Book excerpt: Supplying a fresh dairy product to millions of consumers each day is a huge task. Between 9 and 11 billion litres of milk are produced in Australia each year. Dairy Agskills provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of dairy production. The book contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-colour pictures. A practical guide to animal welfare, safety, quality assurance, milking, feeding, health, and management of a dairy herd. Includes calf rearing, breeding and waste disposal systems. Dairy AgSkills is part of the AgSkills series: books that provide clear explanations about a wide range of practical tasks performed in farming. Industry personnel and departmental officers have been involved in compiling these AgSkills. CHAPTERS Introduction Animal Welfare General Safety Precautions Quality Assurance for Dairy Milking Dairy Cows Feeding Health and Welfare Managing Calving Cows Calf Rearing Breeding Operating and Maintaining a Dairy Waste System What Is A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)?