State the function of any six parts of a zero grazing unit in dairy farming.

State the function of any six parts of a zero grazing unit in dairy farming.

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(i) Milking stall - restraining cows during milking

(ii) Calf pen - rearing calf up to weaning

(iii) Sleeping cubicles - provide shelter

and warmth
(iv) Loafing area/walking area -dunging, feeding, exercise and sunning.

(v) Feed and water troughs – feeding and watering the animals

(vi) Feed preparation room – preparing feed rations and chopping fodder.

(vii) Store - storing/keeping dairy equipments/feeds

(viii) Manure storage area and storage of manure

(ix) Milk recording room – recording manure individual milk production.

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Mohaissack answered the question on October 10, 2017 at 10:57

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