Draft:Outline of dairy farming

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to dairy farming:

Dairy farming is a class of agriculture for the long-term production of milk, which is processed (either on the farm or at a dairy plant, either of which may be called a dairy) for the eventual sale of a dairy product. Dairy farming has a history that goes back to the early Neolithic era, around the seventh millennium BC, in many regions of Europe and Africa. Before the 20th century, milking was done by hand on small farms. Beginning in the early 20th century, milking was done in large scale dairy farms with innovations including rotary parlors, the milking pipeline, and automatic milking systems that were commercially developed in the early 1990s.

Dairy farming can be described as all of the following:

• A branch of agriculture focused on the long-term production of milk.
• An animal husbandry practice involving the breeding and care of dairy animals.
• A significant contributor to the food industry, providing milk and dairy products.

Main article: History of dairy farming

• Dairy cattle –
  • List of dairy cattle breeds
    • Ayrshire cattle
    • Brown Swiss cattle

• Dairy cattle evaluation –
• Dairy industry in the United Kingdom
• Dairy machinery
• Sheep's milk

• Dairy Management Inc. – promotes the interests of dairy farmers in the U.S.
• Dairy Farmers of America – a cooperative representing farmers across the U.S.
• Dairy Farmers of Britain
• European Dairy Association

• World Dairy Expo

• Journal of Dairy Science – publishes research on all aspects of dairy science.
• Dairy Industry Newsletter – provides updates and news relevant to the dairy industry.
• Milk Production and Processing – focuses on advancements in milk processing technologies.

• Franklin Hiram King – known for his work in agricultural science and sustainable practices.
• E. O. Wilson – contributed to understanding biodiversity, which impacts livestock management.
• Temple Grandin – animal behavior expert who has influenced humane treatment practices in livestock.

• Dairying
• Livestock farming
• Sustainable agriculture

• Dairy Farmers of America
• International Dairy Federation
• USDA - Dairy Program