housing Flashcards
barron cow
failed to conceive
considerations for housing
ease of management
hygiene
lameness
ventilation
welfare codes
cow flow
intervention/restraint
considerations for lactating cows
feed intake
lying comfort
locomotion
parlour access
water
observation
restraint
no stressors
advantages of straw yard
comfort
choice of lying position
less lameness
disadvantages of straw yard
more bedding required
higher mastitis risk
bedding management of straw yard
compost effect
daily top up
complete clear out = 3-6 weeks
need 2-3 tons/cow/180 days
advantages of cubicles
higher cleanliness
efficient use of space
individual lying space
bedding advantages
considerations for flooring
provide grip
slopes not too steep
keep distances short
avoid right angles
lunging space requirements
70-100cm
problems of automatic scrapers
digital dermatitis
mastitis
= due to wave of dung
daily requirement of water
<100l/cow
how much water can a cow drink per minute
15-20l
considerations for interventions and bull housing
visual contact
feed and water from outside
segregate for bedding
no accidental access
restraining facility pen
problems of cow tracks
gateways
poor drainage
machinery co-use
poor surface
considerations for fencing pastures
effective containment
injury risk
protection; predators + biosecurity
