Compost Bedded Pack Barns in Kentucky
ID-178
Compost Bedded Pack Barns in Kentucky
Compost Bedded Pack Barns in Kentucky
Authored by: Jeffrey Bewley Joe Taraba
Abstract
Choosing the environment in which lactating dairy cows will spend the majority of their time is an important decision for dairy producers. This choice has considerable influence on productivity, health, milk quality, reproduction, animal well-being, and farm profitability. Innovative dairy producers have introduced a variation on the loose-housing system, generally referred to as a compost-bedded pack barn. Its key component is a large, open resting area, usually bedded with sawdust or dry, fine wood shavings.
Core Details
Publication ID
ID-178
Status
New
Publication Date
September 16, 2009
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes