Buxton, Boyd M.2014-07-092014-07-091968Buxton, Boyd M. 1968. Alternative dairy technologies: a comparison of unit, cost,net return and investment. Saint Paul, MN: University of Minnesota, Agricultural Experiment Station, Bulletin 490.https://hdl.handle.net/11299/163847This study compares several alternative dairy housing, milking, and feeding facilities with respect to gross income produced, cost per dollar of gross income, net returns to the operator's labor and management, and investment capital requirements. The comparisons are made within the context of a complete farm organization so that differences in technologies used are reflected in their effect -on a total farm situation. 27 pages. This archival publication may not reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from University of Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station: http://www.maes.umn.edu/en-USDairy farming -- Economic aspectsDairy farming -- Equipment and suppliesNewsletter or Bulletin