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Reduce The Financial & Welfare Costs Of A Poor Environment
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A cows’ natural environment is walking and grazing in open grassland and ruminating tough and fibrous grasses. In contrast, modern dairy cows are often confined on concrete and fed high energy feeds such as wheat grains. These can both have a negative effect on her. A healthy environment is essential for a cow’s well being. A cow with sore feet will lose her rank within the herd, change her eating patterns and lose weight. This will seriously impact on her ability to survive in a modern dairy system. The environment can also have an impact on fertility, mastitis, milk production and premature culling all of which directly affect profits.
This Workshop will help you:
This Workshop will help you:
- Establish the true costs of a poor environment
- Focus on key areas to improve
- Identify causes of specific problems
- Highlight effective control measures
The workshop runs from 10.45am - 3pm (lunch included) and is open to all dairy farmers and staff. Morning discussions and on farm after lunch.