Advantages of bedding material for dairy animals
Published: September 5, 2018
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Introduction In India, current milk production is 163.7 million tones (DADF Annual Report, 2016-2017) Health and welfare of dairy animals is vital to ensure their longevity and long term productivity, to intensify the production, animal production systems are becoming highly mechanized. In recent years, efforts have been undertaken to improve welfare and overall-health of dairy cows by provid...
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27 de febrero de 2019
Thought provoking article in pursuit of cow comfort for long term benefits in sustainable animal production.
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28 de febrero de 2019
Well thought article, helpful for dairy farmers, but some of the bedding material like limestone or sand could not be beneficial for cultivated land, because of changing soil condition, thanks.
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1 de marzo de 2019
Very good information and helpful to dairy farmers.
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5 de abril de 2019
In addition, it is cost and labor efficient. The organic bedding materials are readily available and absorb moisture. They are compatible with manure handling systems. Sawdust and Wood shavings are probably the most commonly used bedding products for dairy cows.
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5 de abril de 2019
Rajwant Singh ji major problem remains with them is that they are much favorable for unwanted pathogen development
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4 de mayo de 2019
it is a good article, simple and understood, but I think sand bedding replacement (every 12-14 days as in the article ) needs to be revisited.
Furthermore, sand is applicable in big farms.
Is there any information about the resources needed for recycling (how much water, electricity, machinery operating cost...).
Thank you.
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11 de mayo de 2019
Very informative but sand and cement are easily available doc
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17 de noviembre de 2022
very good
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