Case Study
Screening for better dairy pen waste management
Overview The Henry & Botzek Dairy Farm, located in Foley, Minnesota, is a model of stateof- theart milk production. It’s clean, efficient, and a showcase for agricultural students and visitors from across the country. Challenge In 1988, Henry & Botzek’s herd reached 120 head and the dairy was faced with the problem of how to accommodate the growth. The milking parlor was crowded and production inefficient. There was no provision for handli