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Dairy science

The scientific study of dairy and related disciplines including biochemistry, breeding, economics, engineering, environment, food science, genetics, microbiology, nutrition, pathology, physiology, processing, public health quality assurance, sanitation, microbiology and bacteriology.

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Ring feeder

Agriculture; Dairy science

A steel hoop with individual head gates that may be placed over a large round bale of hay when feeding it.

Rotary parlour

Agriculture; Dairy science

A raised, round rotating platform or carousel on which cows ride while being milked.

Sand separator

Agriculture; Dairy science

A mechanical device or series of course ways used to settle sand from sand-laden manure.

Robotic parlour

Agriculture; Dairy science

A completely automated system for milking cows that requires limited human contact.

Tail bands

Agriculture; Dairy science

Used for marking treated cows. Rubber bands are sometimes used to dock cow's tails.

Subclinical

Agriculture; Dairy science

A disease condition without symptoms but often resulting in decreased production or impaired milk quality.

Subway

Agriculture; Dairy science

An area beneath the milking pit that houses milk meters, pipelines, vacuum lines and transfer tanks to reduce noise and improve the milker's ability to move around in the pit.

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