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What the Research Shows about the Use of Rubber Floors for Cows

Cows walk in single file staying mostly on the rubber floor when rubber and concrete floors are side by side. This behavior may actually increase movement time to the holding ...

Stall Wars: Cows vs. comfort

Comfortable dairy cows perform better, live longer and produce more lifetime calves when they are provided 24/7 access to clean, dry, well-ventilated housing which includes comfortable beds or stalls. Cow ...

Prevention of white line lesions

White line lesion is the second most common claw disease affecting dairy cattle, with 5.5 cases per 100 cows per year recorded as the average treatment rate in the UK1. ...

How to Increase the Bottom-Line Through Cow Comfort?

When thinking about the economics of cow comfort, we must address a combination of factors. A series of 2019 Canadian studies showed the impact of comfort on a dairy producer’s ...

Flooring Considerations for Dairy Cows

“Modern dairy confinement facilities are housing cows for much if not all of their entire lives. Concrete is the prevalent flooring surface in dairy barns and shelters at this time. ...

Heifer Freestalls: Size Does Matter

“The stall bed needs to be both comfortable and durable. Resilient mattress and ‘soft’ mats are usually good stall bed choices for growing heifers. Generously bedded stalls are also a ...

What is cow comfort?

While many cow comfort issues have to do with facility design, the management of these facilities is essential in achieving good cow comfort in the barn. Job descriptions and standard ...

Overlaying slats with rubber – Is it a good option for beef cattle?

“Results from the recent AFBI project indicated that the effect of floor type on performance is influenced by the diet offered. When bulls were offered ad libitum concentrates, those accommodated ...