Sand Bedding in freestalls

Sand provides a comfortable lying surface and provides extra grip when getting up and lying down. Cows lie down longer on sand than on harder surfaces. In addition, sand is an inorganic material in which environmental bacteria growth is limited, and the prevalence of lameness and mastitis problems is low. However, management of sand in cubicle housing has its challenges.

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  • Europe
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  • DN - Ole Ulloriaq Lonberg-Jensen
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  • Communication
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146.70 MB
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30-06-2024
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Danish
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