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Dairy industry in the United States. The dairy industry in the United States includes the farms, cooperatives, and companies that produce milk and cheese and related products, such as milking machines, and distribute them to the consumer. By 1925, the United States had 1.5-2 million dairy cows, each producing an average of 4200 lb of milk per year.
The United States dairy herd produced 84.2 billion kilograms (185.7 billion pounds) of milk in 2007, [6] up from 52.9 billion kilograms (116.6 billion pounds) in 1950, [7] yet there were only about 9 million cows on U.S. dairy farms—about 13 million fewer than there were in 1950. [7]
Today, alfalfa is a staple in dairy cattle rations nationwide. Record keeping on farms: The Hoard farm started keeping a herd book in 1905 and milk records back to 1920. These records support informed decisions about animals and practices. Silos and silage: The farm tried this economical method for fermenting cattle feed, rather than drying it.
originally a dual-purpose breed, used for both dairy and beef. Cattle. Bos (primigenius) taurus. The Holstein Friesian is an international breed or group of breeds of dairy cattle. It originated in Frisia, stretching from the Dutch province of North Holland to the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is the dominant breed in industrial dairy ...
Holstein-Friesian. Netherlands [1] 53. 14. 3.65 [2] 3.06 [2] Known for producing the most milk of any cattle. Illawarra Shorthorn.
The Jersey is a British breed of small dairy cattle from Jersey, in the British Channel Islands. It is one of three Channel Island cattle breeds, the others being the Alderney – now extinct – and the Guernsey. The milk is high in butterfat and has a characteristic yellowish tinge. The Jersey adapts well to various climates and environments ...
The Livestock Conservancy, formerly known as the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) and prior to that, the American Minor Breeds Conservancy, is a nonprofit organization focused on preserving and promoting rare breeds, also known as "heritage breeds" of livestock. Founded in 1977, through the efforts of livestock breed enthusiasts ...
Dairy farm near Bangor, Wisconsin. Dairy farming is a class of agriculture for the long-term production of milk, which is processed (either on the farm or at a dairy plant, either of which may be called a dairy) for the eventual sale of a dairy product. Dairy farming has a history that goes back to the early Neolithic era, around the seventh ...