This modern, naturally ventilated dairy barn has a total capacity of 85 milking cows. Haylage and dry hay is also produced on this site. The facility serves a platform for dairy husbandry courses and provides subjects for research and demonstration projects. Studies in Animal Health involve vaccine testing for gram negative bacteria.
Behavioral studies compare the animals preference for mats over other types of stall flooring.
It was found that the mats led to fewer injuries. Several Economic studies are being conducted at this site. One project involves a comparative cost-analysis of natural ventilation systems with the traditional, mechanical models. Alfred is also a participant in the Ontario Dairy Herd Improvement Corporation project. This study, which involves 60 dairy producers across the province, evaluates the central parameters of economic efficiency on dairy farms.