Goat Facilities and Housing

Students will have the opportunity to learn basic principles of designing the correct facilities based on the environment, feeding system, waste removal systems, and factors which influence dairy goat health. Students will identify standard milk house requirements, parlor needs for dairy goat operations, and feed storage options. Students will discuss how facility needs will be balanced with labor availability and efficiencies. Practical hands-on applications in the areas of: milk house and parlor design, labor needs, and milking area maintenance will help students practice and solidify their skills.