Dairy farming is long-term production of milk, usually from
dairy cows but also from goats and sheep, which may be either
processed on-site or transported to a dairy factory for
processing and eventual retail sale. Most dairy farms sell the
male calves born by their cows, usually for veal production, or
breeding depending on quality of the bull calf, rather than
raising non-milk-producing stock. Many dairy farms also grow
their own feed, typically including corn, alfalfa, and hay. This
is fed directly to the cows, or is stored as silage or hay for
use during the winter season. Additional dietary supplements are
often added to the feed to increase quality milk production.
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