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Agricultural Engineering Department, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824
Food Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 01002
ABSTRACT
Advancements in housing systems for dairy cattle during the past 25 yr are described. Special attention is given to developments in stall barns and free stall barns including barn layouts and environments, feeding systems, and manure handling. Important events related to elevated milking parlors and associated mechanization are noted.
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