Producing Dairy and Eggs

This book shows dairy farming and egg production from ancient times to the present when modern technology plays an important role. It is part of the series The Technology of Farming. The earliest history of dairy and egg production to the current interest in organic farming are discussed. The book provides information on modern milking parlors, including robotic systems, and also discusses the confinement of large egg production facilities. Full-color photographs illustrate the text, and the question-and-answer format makes it easy to locate information. The table of contents and the glossary and index in the back can help readers find specific information.