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All in the detail 鈥� small changes that deliver significant gains when it comes to cow housing

From feed space to airflow, focusing on six core principles can help optimise cow comfort and production for the housed dairy herd

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Gains in cow performance can be made by paying attention to the housed environment.
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Gains in cow performance can be made by paying attention to the housed environment.

While shed design and infrastructure are key to optimising the housed cow environment, attention to the smaller details can also deliver significant gains in cow comfort and performance. Animal welfare...

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