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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.
Industry: Agriculture
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Milking pit
Agriculture; Dairy science
A sunken area that houses both the milker and some milking equipment during milking. This places the milker at shoulder level with udders and reduces physical demands.
Milk handlers
Agriculture; Dairy science
Processors or dealers of milk who commonly purchase raw milk and sell pasteurised milk and milk products.
Non-return dip cup
Agriculture; Dairy science
A dip cup that does not allow the liquid to reenter and potentially contaminate the storage container.
Open barns
Agriculture; Dairy science
Open spaced shelter in which cattle are free to move about or rest wherever they might prefer, usually on a pack of bedding and manure.
Milk house
Agriculture; Dairy science
The area near a milking parlour where the bulk milk tank, cleaning units, and equipment are located.
Milk house waste
Agriculture; Dairy science
Water having been used in cleaning the milking equipment and washing the parlor.
