Cow comfort in the name of higher dairy production is making big waves these days. One of the latest ideas to reach northern climes is the waterbed for dairy cows. Wayne Vettleson of Wayra Dairy Farm ...

Our motto has always been, “Take care of the cows and they will take care of you.” Both of our operations have free-stall barns. One farm has a three-row barn with thick rubber mats that are very soft ...

Tie-stalls are the most confining method of housing for dairy cows and remain commonly used to house cows in many countries. Finding methods to improve animal welfare through housing modifications and ...

Confinement and restriction of movement are a reality for most dairy cows. Providing outdoor access is one method to increase movement opportunities. However, leading cows to an outdoor exercise area ...

'Free-stall', untied cattle in small herds produce less milk than cows tied to their stalls but have a higher reproductive performance and suffer less teat injuries and metabolic diseases. Researchers ...