The Other Side of Cows

The Other Side of Cows

1930s

Alabama College

Pictured here is the Alabama College’s herd of certified Holstein-Friesian cows at milking time. The twice-daily milking process took over an hour. After milking the cows were let out into the pasture to graze and walk around. The dairy was operated by university staff and students. It was used as a teaching tool for students to learn about farming and the cattle. The Alabama College supplied its students with milk, butter, and even ice cream from the dairy. It was also a source of income for the school. Surplus milk could be sold to Montevallo locals. This is picture was taken inside of the Alabama College milking facility in the mid-1930s.

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University Of Montevallo

University Dairy

Christen M. Oswald

Alabama Collage

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