Farm | Farm (A) | Farm (B) | Farm (C) |
Lat./Long. | 29˚15'41.5"N 47˚47'45.6"E | 29˚16'15.5"N 47˚48'04.0"E | 29˚16'17.0"N 47˚48'40.0"E |
Housing system | Confined (zero grazing system)/Sand bedding | ||
Cooling system | Fans, cooling pads, and water spray | ||
No. of barns | 4 | 8 | 2 |
Barn size | 15 m × 60 m | 10.7 m × 107 m | 49 m × 20 m |
Life span of lactating cows | Lactating cows raised until 5 years (depending on the health condition). Lactating cows sold if the milk yield is 10 L or less & if the cow is not pregnant. | ||
Herd size | Lactating cows: 83 Non-lactating animals: 59.0 | Lactating cows: 477 Non-lactating animals: 118.0 | Lactating cows: 123 Non-lactating animals: 92.0 |
Milking frequency per day | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Milking parlour | 12 (rows) × 2 (lines) | ||
Cow breed | Holstein Friesian (imported from Europe) | ||
Water nozzle | Used Used Not used |