PRÁTICAS EM PRODUÇÃO INTENSIVA DE LEITE EM SISTEMA COMPOST BARN

Abstract

Brazilian dairy farming is undergoing an intense process of modernization and technification, focusing on productivity, sustainability, and animal welfare. The state of Goiás stands out in this scenario, representing a significant portion of national production and adopting intensive systems that optimize herd management and efficiency. This work aimed to describe the activities developed during the mandatory curricular internship, highlighting the operation of an intensive milk production system, the infrastructure used, and the management practices adopted. The mandatory supervised internship was carried out at Fazenda Brasilanda, belonging to the Kompier Group, located in the municipality of Montividiu, Goiás, from April to July 2023. The property is dedicated to intensive dairy cattle farming, with a herd of approximately 1,120 animals, including 700 lactating cows, and an average daily production of 26,000 liters of milk during the internship period, using the Compost Barn housing system. The activities developed included milking management, animal handling and welfare, and calf management. The internship provided practical experience in production management and dairy farming, demonstrating techniques and systems that promote thermal comfort, reduce heat stress, improve productivity, and highlight sustainable techniques and animal welfare for the zootechnical and economic performance of dairy farming.