noun
dairy farm; dairy
Refers to a facility where cows are milked or a farm specializing in milk production. The term is straightforward and neutral.
この地域には大きな搾乳場がいくつかある。
There are several large dairy farms in this area.
搾乳場で働く人たちは朝が早
People working at the dairy farm start early in the morning.
酪農 refers to dairy farming as an industry or practice, whereas 搾乳場 is the physical location or facility.
Compound of 搾乳 (milking) and 場 (place). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the components transparently indicate a place for milking.