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dairy farmingForm of animal husbandry that uses mammals, primarily cows, for the production of milk and products processed from it (including butter, cheese, and ice cream). Though cattle, goats, and sheep have been kept for the production of dairy products since the earliest historical times, modern dairy farming resulted from the technological advances of the past hundred years: the factory system for processing; sterile storage; refrigeration, fast vehicles and paved roads; and pasteurization and the enforcement of food-safety laws. Outstanding dairy breeds include the Holstein, Guernsey, Jersey, Ayrshire, and Brown Swiss. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We are committed to converting more dairy farms to organic milk production, because sustainable and holistic dairy practices are good for farmers, good for animals, good for consumers, and good for the environment. Three dairy farms in CVPS's Cow Power program use anaerobic manure digesters to produce methane gas, which fuels on-farm generators. NMPF and other dairy organizations involved in the IDairy coalition will be working in the next year to spur the voluntary registration of dairy farms as part of a national system identifying where livestock are located. |
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