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Continuous Housing of Dairy Cows
The continuous housing of dairy cows is a controversial topic in the UK, here the British Society of Animal Science, looks at the benefits and problems posed by housing dairy cows throughout their lives.
The continuous housing of dairy cows is a controversial topic in the UK, here the British Society of Animal Science, looks at the benefits and problems posed by housing dairy cows throughout their lives.
Stocking Density Effects on Steer Performance
The objective of this study, by Iowa State University, was to determine the effects of increased stocking density on performance and carcase characteristics of steers fed in bedded hoop and bedded open front facilities. It determined that market cattle can...
The objective of this study, by Iowa State University, was to determine the effects of increased stocking density on performance and carcase characteristics of steers fed in bedded hoop and bedded open front facilities. It determined that market cattle can...
Where Will Dairies Be Located in the Future?
The dairy industry has shown substantial migrations over its history, and more so over the last halfcentury. The factors that were responsible for these migrations were primarily linked to the economics of production. This dominance of economic factors...
The dairy industry has shown substantial migrations over its history, and more so over the last halfcentury. The factors that were responsible for these migrations were primarily linked to the economics of production. This dominance of economic factors...
Alternatives To Traditional Cubicle-Based Housing
What do cows, dairy farmers and society want? This question formed the background to the study carried out by Wageningen UR Livestock Research into alternatives to the traditional cubicle-based housing for cows which became popular in the 1960s with the...
What do cows, dairy farmers and society want? This question formed the background to the study carried out by Wageningen UR Livestock Research into alternatives to the traditional cubicle-based housing for cows which became popular in the 1960s with the...
Facility Characteristics And Cow Comfort On US Dairy Operations
The Dairy 2007 study, bythe USDA marks the first time that the National Animal Health Monitoring System has studied parameters associated with cow comfort on dairy operations.
The Dairy 2007 study, bythe USDA marks the first time that the National Animal Health Monitoring System has studied parameters associated with cow comfort on dairy operations.
Designing The Ideal Transition Cow Barn
Researchers from the Food Animal Production Medicine group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have used their clinical experiences troubleshooting fresh cow health problems on farms, research conducted by other groups, and their own research findings...
Researchers from the Food Animal Production Medicine group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have used their clinical experiences troubleshooting fresh cow health problems on farms, research conducted by other groups, and their own research findings...
Does Feed Space Allowance Impact Performance?
Research has shown that a feed space allowance of 20 cm per cow is ‘adequate’ for optimal milk production as long as sufficient feed is always pushed up in front of the feed barrier.
Research has shown that a feed space allowance of 20 cm per cow is ‘adequate’ for optimal milk production as long as sufficient feed is always pushed up in front of the feed barrier.
Roundhousing For Beef
A relatively new concept for housing animals is the Roundhouse. An adaptable building, deisgned for improved animal welfare, increased handler safety, easy loading and cost effective livestock management. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor,...
A relatively new concept for housing animals is the Roundhouse. An adaptable building, deisgned for improved animal welfare, increased handler safety, easy loading and cost effective livestock management. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor,...
Reduce Electricity Use To Boost Profits
With operating costs for South Dakota dairies at approximately $14 per one hundred pounds of milk, electricity alone represents 30 cents per 100 pounds of milk, explains Jarett C. Bies, Associate Writer for the South Dakota State University.
With operating costs for South Dakota dairies at approximately $14 per one hundred pounds of milk, electricity alone represents 30 cents per 100 pounds of milk, explains Jarett C. Bies, Associate Writer for the South Dakota State University.
Saving Electricity in the Dairy
Milk harvesting accounts for almost half of the electricity used in dairies, but fine-tuning an operation offers ways to trim energy costs, a South Dakota State University specialist said.
Milk harvesting accounts for almost half of the electricity used in dairies, but fine-tuning an operation offers ways to trim energy costs, a South Dakota State University specialist said.
Bedding Beef Cows Is Essential
This spring is certainly one to remember. At the Dickinson Research Extension Center, calf death loss is just more than 11 per cent, almost quadruple the typical loss of 3 per cent for North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Association members, writes Kris...
This spring is certainly one to remember. At the Dickinson Research Extension Center, calf death loss is just more than 11 per cent, almost quadruple the typical loss of 3 per cent for North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Association members, writes Kris...
Human Cow Interactions
This year I have spent many days at dairies in Minnesota and South Dakota collecting data for an observational study on dairy housing systems (including low profile cross-ventilated freestall barns) and well-being, writes Marcia Endres, Extension Dairy...
This year I have spent many days at dairies in Minnesota and South Dakota collecting data for an observational study on dairy housing systems (including low profile cross-ventilated freestall barns) and well-being, writes Marcia Endres, Extension Dairy...
Compost Bedded Pack Barns for Dairy Cows
Dairy housing systems have a substantial impact on the overall health and longevity of dairy cattle. By Marcia I. Endres, Kevin A. Janni and published in Extension
Dairy housing systems have a substantial impact on the overall health and longevity of dairy cattle. By Marcia I. Endres, Kevin A. Janni and published in Extension
Low-Profile Cross-Ventilated Freestall Facilities
A two year study into low-profile cross-ventilated freestall facilities reinforced the belief that these facilities provide a lot of potential benefits to dairy producers, but many design challenges still remain. J. P. Harner, Ph.D. and J. F. Smith, Ph.D.,...
A two year study into low-profile cross-ventilated freestall facilities reinforced the belief that these facilities provide a lot of potential benefits to dairy producers, but many design challenges still remain. J. P. Harner, Ph.D. and J. F. Smith, Ph.D.,...
Sand for Bedding and the Dangers of Mastitis
Sand has been used to bed cattle for many years and producers tend to give it little thought, yet sand can carry a lot of bacteria posing health concerns to animals. David R. Bray, writing in the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural...
Sand has been used to bed cattle for many years and producers tend to give it little thought, yet sand can carry a lot of bacteria posing health concerns to animals. David R. Bray, writing in the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural...
