ANFS102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Intensive Animal Farming, Mammary Gland
20 Feb 2017
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50% of cows on farms with less than 500 cows. Smaller farms are commonly called family farms. 50% of cows are on farms that are on farms with more than 500 cows. Large farms are referred to factory farms. There is a negative connotation toward factory farms. Decreasing profit margins, so dairies have expanded in size to remain economically viable. In 2014, there were 204 cows/farm on average. In 2014, there were 45,000 dairy farms. Most dairy farm owners come from a family with a history of dairying. More than 90% of dairy farms, even large ones, are owned by a family. This is because people are passionate about the cause. Produces 22,000 lbs of milk per year (92,560 gallons) Produces 55,000 lbs of manure per year. Most is stored until application on crop land. Manure is managed to minimize environmental losses. Eats 40000 lbs of feed per year. Greater than 50% of feed is grown on the farm.
