Archive Article: 2002/08/02

2 August 2002

Cow discomfort can dent profitability

Are you sitting comfortably? Do your cows have the same luxury in their winter accommodation? If not, perhaps its time for a change because poor housing can damage herd profitability.

There are many options for comfortable housing. Ever thought how comfortable your cows would be lying on a sandy beach?

So, why not offer cows a soft sandy surface this winter? But dont be surprised if it takes longer to fetch them from the shed for morning milking.