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The Goat Milking Unit, established through the "Development of Livestock Production Infrastructure" BAP Infrastructure Project and the resources of the Faculty of Agriculture, was officially inaugurated at the Research and Application Farm of our University’s Faculty of Agriculture. During the ceremony, various other infrastructure investments carried out within the faculty were also introduced.
Following approximately eight to ten months of work, the livestock production infrastructure at the Research and Application Farm has been significantly enhanced. As part of the project, the goat shelter with a capacity of 150 animals was modernized; a new 2x12 rapid entry-exit goat milking parlor was constructed and equipped with the necessary tools. A feed preparation robot was acquired to improve efficiency in animal nutrition. Additionally, the sheep barn was renovated to include a dedicated feed path, and a manure pit with a mixer pump system was integrated into the dairy cattle unit. To further improve manure management, a chain scraper system was installed in the cattle barn.
To monitor animal productivity, milk meters were installed, and mechanization capacity was expanded with the addition of front loader equipment for the tractor, along with attachments suitable for transporting large bales and performing silage operations. Two 10-ton water tanks were integrated into the system to meet the water requirements. Moreover, a 10-cubic-meter feed mixing machine was added to the farm to ensure the balanced and efficient feeding of cattle, goats, and sheep.
With these investments, the Faculty of Agriculture has not only strengthened its foundation for academic research and hands-on training but has also established a model production infrastructure that will serve as an example for livestock farming in the region.
