Dairy design for a semi-arid climate

Authors

  • Dennis V. Armstrong Extension Dairy Specialist and Research Scientist, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721
  • Frank Wiersma Professor of Agricultural Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no24p89-96

Keywords:

environment, herd management, arid, heat, thermal comfort-zone, production-levels, water supply

Abstract

A semi-arid climate has certain definite advantages for dairy husbandry. In the southwestern United States the climate is very favorable for about eight months of the year. Temperature for portions of the remaining four months are above the thermal comfort zone for high-producing dairy animals. However, with good management practices, production can be kept at acceptable levels. Indeed, production records indicate that this region is consistently among the leading areas in the United States for production per cow per year.

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Published

1989-11-01

How to Cite

Armstrong, D. V., & Wiersma, F. (1989). Dairy design for a semi-arid climate. The Bovine Practitioner, (24), 89–96. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no24p89-96

Issue

No. 24 (1989 November)

Section

Articles

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