One of the essential things dairy farmers should do is test the quality of the milk they produce. So many factors could go wrong and adversely affect the milk, which could lead to severe health risks. That’s why the government controls milk production so strictly. So, how can you test the quality of your milk, …
Tools and Equipment
No farm would be a dairy farm without a milking parlor, which is why they are one of the biggest financial slices of a dairy farmer’s initial investment. The cost isn’t just a one-off amount either, since there are also operational costs to consider. But how much should an aspiring dairy farmer prepare to spend on …
Locks are things that people don’t often think about when they set up a dairy farm. After all, what difference does the type of lock really make? A dairy farm obviously needs the same locks as any other farm, home, or building, but there are also some unique requirements, like locks that can keep animals …
Having a goat milking stand set up is extremely convenient if you’re a goat owner. Not only are they perfect for milking your goats, but you can also use them if you need to give your goats shots, trim hooves, perform an ultrasound, or take blood. If you plan on making your goat milking stand …
Manual cream separators are perfect for small dairies and homesteaders who like to process their own dairy products. They speed up the gravity separation process and efficiently separate all kinds of milk – even naturally homogenized goat and sheep milk. But what happens if you get a manual cream separator without instructions…how do you use …
With dairy goats becoming increasingly popular for homesteads throughout the United States, there are more of us interested in making goat cheese or butter. Besides its unique flavor, goat milk and its dairy products are much easier on human digestive systems. But separating goat cream from the milk takes time and a lot of refrigerator …
