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
Improving Tracks and GatewaysImproving indoor underfoot surfacesImproving Cow Flow Around BuildingsHerding
Cow flow

Improving Cow Flow Around Buildings

Sharp turns and steps may cause separation of the white line because of the strains and stresses on the feet. Narrow or blind ending passages may force cows to make more twisting and reversing movements, especially if they are bullied by dominant cows in these areas.

Parlour Exit

Collecting Yard

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