dairy farm

Bovine milking facility

A dairy farm is a farm where cows, goats, or other animals are raised primarily for milk production rather than meat.

The term distinguishes these operations from cattle ranches or mixed farms: She grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin.

Dairy farms range from small family operations to large commercial facilities with hundreds of animals.

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  • udderMammalian mammary organ
  • cowsAdult female bovines
  • milkingExtracting animal dairy fluid
  • barnAgricultural storage structure
  • pastureGrazing ground for livestock

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