By Blowey, R. and Charles, D. R. and Wathes, C. M., Livestock housing, 1994
Description
Guidelines for the provision of dairy cow housing in the UK which is economic, safe and promotes positive welfare for both the cow and the stockperson are presented. Cowsheds, straw yards and cubicle housing are each discussed. The association between housing, disease and hence animal welfare is explored, with specific reference to mastitis, lameness, teat injuries and traumatic body damage
Guidelines for the provision of dairy cow housing in the UK which is economic, safe and promotes positive welfare for both the cow and the stockperson are presented. Cowsheds, straw yards and cubicle housing are each discussed. The association between housing, disease and hence animal welfare is explored, with specific reference to mastitis, lameness, teat injuries and traumatic body damage
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