In this study, it is aimed to determine the current
manure management systems and research development opportunities in dairy
cattle farms in Konya Region in which there is a large number of dairy cattle
breeding. The research was performed in selected 32 dairy farms which are in
center districts of Konya and the members of Cattle Breeders’ Association of
Konya, Turkey. The analyzed dairy farms were specially selected by purposive
sampling method providing that they are capable of representing the region and
convenient for the aim of this study. The characteristics of dairy farms were
defined by face to face survey, measurement, observation, and photography
studies. As a result of this study, it was determined that 58% of the examined
farms were built after the year 2000. Besides, it was observed that 81% of the
farms breed animals in semi open loose housing system. It was defined that
mechanization were used in 81% of the studied farms to collect the manure. It
was determined that manure was stored as a bulk form outside of the barn in 62%
of the dairy farms, in paddocks in 19% of the farms and in the pits in 19% of
the dairy farms. It was determined that the most of managers of dairy farms
have not knowledge of manure management and the negative effect of manure on
environment. it is very important for the farms, human health, and environment
pollution that dairy farms are designed by considering the future situation of
the farm in respect of manure management and that modern manure management
systems are built in the farm.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Engineering |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | September 30, 2016 |
Acceptance Date | November 22, 2016 |
Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 11 Issue: 3 |
“Journal of International Environmental Application and Science”