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BUILDING FOR COW COMFORT
The dairy cow's environment has a profound affect on her productivity, health, and longevity. Free-stall surfaces are the number one factor that influence cow comfort. However, air quality is also important. Proper ventilation dries the barn in the winter and cools it in the summer. Barns and their equipment last longer if ventilation is adequate as surfaces remain dry. A proper ventilation system must be designed to avoid high humidity and drafts during the winter, and high temperatures and stagnant air during the summer. A properly designed ventilation and heating system will result in acceptable air quality and temperatures. Technology should be adopted that has been proven to work in our climate. The cow's thermal environment is also affected by the group dynamics. Cow comfort and ventilation problems exist in many barns which lead to reduced efficiency, increased costs, and problems with cow health. An animal that has a comfortable resting area will be relieved of stress accumulating in their legs and feet. One of the keys to success in dairying is the details. To maintain good health and welfare and high levels of productivity, it is essential that dairy cows have enough time to lie down and rest. Good design of the lying areas for dairy cows is important to ensure that they have adequate rest. However, air quality is also important. Proper ventilation dries the barn in the winter and cools it in the summer. Barns and their equipment last longer if ventilation is adequate as surfaces remain dry
BUILDING FOR COW COMFORT
The dairy cow's environment has a profound affect on her productivity, health, and longevity. Free-stall surfaces are the number one factor that influence cow comfort. However, air quality is also important. Proper ventilation dries the barn in the winter and cools it in the summer. Barns and their equipment last longer if ventilation is adequate as surfaces remain dry. A proper ventilation system must be designed to avoid high humidity and drafts during the winter, and high temperatures and stagnant air during the summer. A properly designed ventilation and heating system will result in acceptable air quality and temperatures. Technology should be adopted that has been proven to work in our climate. The cow's thermal environment is also affected by the group dynamics. Cow comfort and ventilation problems exist in many barns which lead to reduced efficiency, increased costs, and problems with cow health. An animal that has a comfortable resting area will be relieved of stress accumulating in their legs and feet. One of the keys to success in dairying is the details. To maintain good health and welfare and high levels of productivity, it is essential that dairy cows have enough time to lie down and rest. Good design of the lying areas for dairy cows is important to ensure that they have adequate rest. However, air quality is also important. Proper ventilation dries the barn in the winter and cools it in the summer. Barns and their equipment last longer if ventilation is adequate as surfaces remain dry
BUILDING FOR COW COMFORT
Tibru, Ioan (author) / Chirila, D (author)
2008-11-21
doi:10.15835/buasvmcn-vm:65:1:406
Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Veterinary Medicine; Vol 65, No 1 (2008) ; 1843-5378 ; 1843-5270
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
comfort , building , cow , floor , ventilation
DDC:
690
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