Energy Efficiency -
Dairy and Livestock

The links below include information on:
The links below include information on: Dairy farmers who are saving upwards of 30% in milking energy costs by using new variable frequency drive milking and vacuum pump systems Research by engineers at UC Davis developing efficient liquid/solid manure separation systems to reduce lagoon's ammonia and methane emissions How ranchers are using solar pumps to provide drinking water to cattle and applying rotational grazing practices to optimize feed production Emerging Technologies to Reduce Costs at the Milk Barn.

Research Project - Adjustable speed drives (ASD) in Dairy Vacuum Milking Systems

Video Tape - National Mastitis Association Milking Standards

Research Project - California Dairy Energy Project

Developments to Optimize Dairy Waste management Practices

Research Project - Integrated Lagune Waste Management System

Applying Solar, Wind, Biogas and Biomas Energy Sources

Publication - Using Solar Energy to Pump Water for Livestock in Remote Areas