Cow Behaviour

Re-lie on EnviroBed for your cows

  1. In field cows lie down 40-50% of their time.
  2. On concrete in cubicles cows lie down approx 12/15% of the day.
  3. On mats in cubicles cows lie down 12/14 (50-58%) hours a day. This can be spread over 15-20 periods, lasting from 30mins to 3 hour.
  4. Whilst lying, cows ruminate which helps milk yield.
  5. Whilst lying, blood flow to the udder increases by up to 50% which increases milk yield in direct proportion.
  6. During a year a cow will lie down and rise 5000-7000 times & a mat/mattress will reduce pressure on cow's knee by up to on third compare with concrete.

 

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