What is a dairy farm?

Holstein Dairy Cow
Image courtesy of USDA

 

A dairy farm is where female livestock are raised for their milk.  The most common dairy animal is the cow.  Dairy cattle produce a lot of milk. Farmers must collect the milk from the dairy cattle every day.  

Dairy farm activities:

  • Milking the cows
  • Feeding the cows
  • Helping mother cows give birth to babies (calves)

See also Agricultural Sciences!