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 the modern milking parlors, including robotic systems, and also discusses confinement of the 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 back can help readers find specific information.