The Healthy Feet Project

Working together to reduce cattle lameness

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Walking and standing surfaces and cow flowIncreasing lying times & reducing standing timesEffective foot bathingIncreased hygiene
Reducing involuntary standing timeCow Comfort
Cow comfort

Cow Comfort

To encourage maximum lying times it is essential to provide a comfortable lying surface, cubicle dimensions which allow cows to lie down and rise without difficulty and enough space for all the herd to lie down at once.

 

Cubicle Dimensions
Lying Surface
Space Allowances

 

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