Dairy

– Terminology:
– In the United States, a dairy farm is commonly called a dairy.
– The area where milk is harvested is known as a milking parlor.
– The location where milk is stored in bulk tanks is called the farms milk house.
– Milk is transported to a dairy plant for further processing.
– In New Zealand, areas for milk harvesting are called milking parlours.

– Dairy Products:
– Dairy products include butter, cheese, and other milk-based items.
– These products are made and sold at dairy establishments.
– The dairy industry encompasses the production and processing of milk.
– Dairy farms produce milk, while dairy factories process it.
– The global dairy industry is a part of the food sector.

– Dairy Animals:
– Dairy animals can be cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep, horses, or camels.
– Workers involved in dairy production include dairyman and dairymaid.
– Different animals are raised for milk production.
– Dairy goat and dairy cattle are examples of animals involved.
– Milk for human consumption comes from various dairy animals.

– Dairy Farm Evolution:
– Milking sheds have evolved from simple barns to large rotary structures.
– Some farms in small animal populations process their milk on-site.
– Parlour design has become more efficient over time.
– In Europe, on-site processing of milk is a traditional method.
– Different types of milking sheds exist, such as herring bone sheds.

– Dairy Processing:
– A dairy can be a place that processes, distributes, and sells dairy products.
– Dairy plants process raw milk into commercial dairy products.
– Milk from farms is further processed at dairy plants.
– Dairy products like butter, cheese, and yogurt are made at dairy facilities.
– Some farms conduct on-site processing of milk into dairy goods.