Optimal layout of production structures in dairy farms by using computer
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2022
Yazarlar: Ateş Tekdal, Halil Baki ÜNAL, Halil Baki ÜNAL, Hüseyin Yürdem
Journal of Agriculture Faculty of Ege University, Hakemli Üniversite Dergisi, Uluslararası, Scopus, 2022, cilt 59, ss 183-194
Özet
Objective: In this study, according to six different evaluation criterias (road, slope, exposure, winter and summer wind directions and region) an MS Office Excel based computer application was developed that will enable the structures to be located in the site of a dairy farm ( house, shelter, milking facility, feed store, hangar and manure store) to be layout in the most appropriate way in terms of hygiene conditions, fire risk and work efficiency. Material and Methods: Firstly, regarding to the six evaluation criterias mentioned in the objective section, the current site plan and the land data of the 1000 head capacity sample dairy farm operating in the Küçük Menderes Basin were determined. Then, the site plan produced by the developed computer application for the sample dairy farm and the existing site plan were compared and the results were evaluated according to basic technical principles. Results: It was determined that the most appropriate site plan produced by the developed program for the sample dairy farm does not generally match the existing site plan, and this conflict may cause problems in terms of hygiene, fire risk, vehicle traffic safety and workforce utilization efficiency. Conclusion: The developed computer application will make significant contributions to the optimal layout of the production structures to be located in the site of to be established dairy farms and the arrangement of the necessary infrastructure for a sustainable livestock where the damage of the environment can be controlled and a more economical management can be achieved.