Dairy Science Milking Systems and Barns

Which milking system exposes most of the dairy cow's body, making it easier to practice individual cow care?

• Herringbone

• Parallel

• Rotary

• Tandem

When determining a milking system, which is the least factor to consider?

• Cow grouping strategy

• Desired milk routine

• Number of cows

• Work environment of operators

Which type of dairy barn does not allow cows to move about freely?

• Drylot Housing

• Freestall Barn

• Rotational Grazing

• Tiestall Barn

A drawback to rotational grazing is

• Cost

• Extreme weather protection

• Labor intensive

• Manure management

What is a common bedding used in freestall barns?

• Hay

• Newspaper

• Sand

• Straw

Drylot Housing is a lot more common in what part of the United States?

• East

• Midwest

• Northwest

• Southwest

All of these milking systems normally have two entrance lanes EXCEPT

• Herringbone

• Parallel

• Robotic

• Tandem

What is the recommended maximum number of dairy cows per robotic milker on a dairy farm?

• 25 cows

• 50 cows

• 75 cows

• 100 cows

(True or False) A Robotic Milking Unit is perfect for a large dairy operation due to the minimal need for manual labor.

• True

• False

A system where dairy cattle are in subdivided pastures and are regularly rotated to different fields is called

• Compost Bedded Pack

• Drylot Housing

• Freestall

• Rotational Grazing