How farmers arrange their yards and place buildings in relation to each other depends on several factors, such as weather conditions, odor, and contamination risks.
Place the house preferably at the
of the property and the manure storage preferably at the
side to avoid the odor nuisance. Place concentrate silos on the
to minimize condensation and mold formation. Usually, place the cow barn in a
for good ventilation. Place the milking parlor on the cool
side. Place young stock at the
side of the parlor to prevent germs from dairy cows blowing over. Place an open-front stall with the opening to the