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Compost Bedded Pack Barn Design. Features and Management Considerations

Published: July 11, 2019

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Introduction The compost bedded pack barn is a housing system for lactating dairy cows. It consists of a large, open resting area, usually bedded with sawdust or dry, fine wood shavings and manure composted into place and mechanically stirred on a regular basis. The most critical success factor for managing a compost bedded pack barn is providing a comfortable, dry resting surface for lacta...

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Jeffrey Bewley

University of Kentucky

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Umberto Francesa, Ralph Ginsberg

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Umberto Francesa

31 de julio de 2019

I understand that sugar cane bagases is being used successfully in those countries where is available.
Rice and coffee hulls are also alternatives, although not very absorbent.

I have to point out the added value of the composted bedding. I realize it, every time that I go to Lows to buy compost for my garden. A 50 lb bag will cost me almost $10 manure.

Good work.

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