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As of 2009 there were 1.2billion cattle in the world, with around 82% in the developing countries; [73] the totals only increased since then, with the 2021 figure at 1.53billion. [74] As of 2020, it was found that in the current Eastern Mediterranean climate, cattle experience mild heat stress inside unadapted stalls for nearly half a year (159 days), while moderate heat stress is felt indoors and outdoors during May, June, July, August, September, and October. Additionally, June and August are the months where cattle are exposed to severe heat stress outside, which is mitigated to moderate heat stress indoors. [75] Even mild heat stress can reduce the yield of cow milk: research in Sweden found that average daily temperatures of 20–25°C (68–77°F) reduce daily milk yield per cow by 0.2kg, with the loss reaching 0.54kg for 25–30°C (77–86°F). [76] Research in a humid tropical climate describes a more linear relationship, with every unit of heat stress reducing yield by 2.13%. [77] In the intensive farming systems, daily milk yield per cow declines by 1.8kg during severe heat stress. In organic farming systems, the effect of heat stress on milk yields is limited, but milk quality suffers substantially, with lower fat and protein content. [78] In China, daily milk production per cow is already lower than the average by between 0.7 and 4kg in July (the hottest month of the year), and by 2070, it may decline by up to 50% (or 7.2kg) due to climate change. [79] Some researchers suggest that the already recorded stagnation of dairy production in both China and West Africa can attributed to persistent increases in heat stress. [80] :747 See also [ edit ] While most countries produce their own milk products, the structure of the dairy industry varies in different parts of the world. In major milk-producing countries most milk is distributed through whole sale markets. In Ireland and Australia, for example, farmers' co-operatives own many of the large-scale processors, while in the United States many farmers and processors do business through individual contracts. In the United States, the country's 196 farmers' cooperatives sold 86% of milk in the U.S. in 2002, with five cooperatives accounting for half that. This was down from 2,300 cooperatives in the 1940s. [4] In developing countries, the past practice of farmers marketing milk in their own neighbourhoods is changing rapidly. Notable developments include considerable foreign investment in the dairy industry and a growing role for dairy cooperatives. Output of milk is growing rapidly in such countries and presents a major source of income growth for many farmers. [5] Field, Thomas; Taylor, Robert (2008). Scientific farm animal production: an introduction to animal science. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-8120343986. Ellingson JL; Anderson JL; Koziczkowski JJ; etal. (May 2005). "Detection of viable Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in retail pasteurized whole milk by two culture methods and PCR". J. Food Prot. Journal of Food Protection, United States. 68 (5): 966–72. doi: 10.4315/0362-028x-68.5.966. PMID 15895728.

Gaughan, J. B.; Mader, T. L.; Holt, S. M.; Sullivan, M. L.; Hahn, G. L. (21 May 2009). "Assessing the heat tolerance of 17 beef cattle genotypes". International Journal of Biometeorology. 54 (6): 617–627. doi: 10.1007/s00484-009-0233-4. PMID 19458966. S2CID 10134761. The majority of cows carry a single calf. Pregnancy lasts an average of 280 to 285 days or a little less than 9 and one half months. [18] Lactation management [ edit ] Wash the parlour between rows – don’t wash while cows are in the parlour unless all the units are attached to cowsIn many European countries, particularly the United Kingdom, milk is then delivered direct to customers' homes by a milk float. T he aim of a good milking routine is to put the teat cups on calm cows with clean, dry, well-stimulated teats, to remove milk rapidly, and to remove the teat cups as soon as the cow has finished milking.

This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( July 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)In cows, a complete estrous cycle lasts 21 days. Most commonly, dairy producers discuss the estrous cycle as beginning when the cow is receptive to breeding. This short phase lasting only about a day is also known as estrus or colloquially, heat. The cow will often exhibit several behavioral changes during this phase including increased activity and vocalizations. Most importantly, during estrus she will stand still when mounted by another cow or bull. [18] Mating and pregnancy [ edit ]

Northern hemisphere farmers who keep cows in barns almost all the year usually manage their herds to give continuous production of milk so that they get paid all year round. In the southern hemisphere the cooperative dairying systems allow for two months of no productivity because their systems are designed to take advantage of maximum grass and milk production in the spring and because the milk processing plants pay bonuses in the dry (winter) season to carry the farmers through the mid-winter break from milking. It also means that cows have a rest from milk production when they are most heavily pregnant. Some year-round milk farms are penalised financially for overproduction at any time in the year by being unable to sell their overproduction at current prices.Listeria is a bacterial disease associated with unpasteurised milk, and can affect some cheeses made in traditional ways. Careful observance of the traditional cheesemaking methods achieves reasonable protection for the consumer. Dairy farming has been part of agriculture for thousands of years. Historically it has been one part of small, diverse farms. In the last century or so larger farms concentrating on dairy production emerged. Large scale dairy farming is only viable where either a large amount of milk is required for production of more durable dairy products such as cheese, butter, etc. or there is a substantial market of people with cash to buy milk, but no cows of their own. Dairy farms were the best way to meet demand.

Lameness is commonly considered one of the most significant animal welfare issues for dairy cattle, [41] [42] [43] [44] and is best defined as any abnormality that causes an animal to change its gait. [45] It can be caused by a number of sources, including infections of the hoof tissue (e.g. fungal infections that cause dermatitis) and physical damage causing bruising or lesions (e.g. ulcers or hemorrhage of the hoof). [44] Cool temperature has been the main method by which milk freshness has been extended. When windmills and well pumps were invented, one of their first uses on the farm, besides providing water for animals themselves, was for cooling milk, to extend its storage life, until it would be transported to the town market.The Construction of Milking Sheds". New Zealand Journal of Agriculture. 66 (5): 275. 15 May 1943 – via Papers Past. A portion of the population, [37] including vegans and many Jains, object to dairy production as unethical, cruel to animals, and environmentally deleterious. They do not consume dairy products. They state that cattle suffer under conditions employed by the dairy industry. [38] [39] Waste Management". Environmental Best Practice Guidelines (PDF). Dairy Catch. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2011 . Retrieved 7 October 2010. Pre-dip the teats and give the product enough time to work. To avoid residues, only use licensed products and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations