What is the cow comfort quotient?
Number of cows interacting with cubicles correctly
Out of number of cows interacting with cubicles
What should the cow comfort quotient be?
80% = acceptable
How much feed barrier space does each cow need?
60cm - lactating
80cm - far off dry cow
90cm - close up dry cow
How much water trough space is needed per cow? When do they tend to drink?
10cm
Diurnal pattern - sunset and post-milking
What lighting regime provides maximum feed intake and milk production?
16-18 hours per day
160-200 lux
Which is the most hygienic bedding? Give 1 disadvantage of this bedding
Sand
but requires daily raking/repositoning
Deep straw is a comfortable bedding, but poses risk of which pathogen?
Strep uberis
Paper ash is a cheap bedding. Give 1 disadvantage of this bedding
Hardens when wet
Is green bedding (recycled manure) allowed in the UK?
Yes - in cubicles only
Not in yards
