Source: The Dairyland Initiative
The holding area is a critical component of a dairy farm’s layout. Cows typically spend 60 to 90 minutes per milking in these areas where risk for heat stress and injury can easily be exacerbated.
In this...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 2.4
Ventilation
Good ventilation, whether natural or mechanical, brings in fresh air and effectively removes dust, airborne pathogens, gases, and...
Source: University of Wisconsin
by: Nesli Akdeniz, Jackie MCCARVILLE, Heather Schlesser, Lyssa Seefeldt and Ryan Sterry
Ventilation is an important part of managing a dairy barn for maintaining air quality, removing heat and moisture, and providing a comfortable environment for dairy...
The Roll-A-Way curtain system gives you the ability to maintain your barn environment for optimum performance regardless of the weather. Its unique design allows the curtain fabric to stay tight in all positions from fully open to fully closed.
Source: University of Kentucky
Birds congregating in large numbers, i.e. starlings, are a nuisance on farms. Their dropping not only make a mess, but also can contain E. coli or Salmonella, which may or may not result in disease in cattle....
Episode Description
Join Penn State Ag Engineer John Tyson as he discusses facilities, fans and water during times of heat stress. Understand the principles of Shade, Air Exchange, Air Velocity and Water (SAAW).
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals, Section 1.9
Pastures and yards
Pasture and yards can be used to provide cows with comfortable walking and lying surfaces. Pasture in particular has...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Milkers on today's dairy farms are not only expected to perform a lot of tasks while harvesting milk, but they should do them well, consistently, and often for an extended period of time. These tasks may include...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Stall spacing and bunk spacing are two important components to cow comfort.
Depending on a cow's stage of lactation their spacing needs are different.
Dry cows can be at the minimum bunk space while...
On the very first episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt W. Knight, Associate Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist for University of Maine Cooperative Extension, sits down with one of the University of Kentucky’s Agricultural Engineers, Dr. Morgan...
