Information Articles
Footbaths, Cow Behaviour and Cow Flow, Cow Flow and Stockmanship, Management Guidelines, Cow Flow and Facilities, Slopes and Steps
Footbaths in Pastoral Systems
This article gives you all the information you will need to install and use a footbath whether for foot rot or BDD.
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Footbaths in both Pastoral and Indoor Dairy Systems
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Cow Behaviour and Cow Flow
This article looks at 12 normal cow behaviours and how they affect cow flow.
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12 Cow Behaviours and Cow Flow
Cow Flow and Stockmanship
Very often the reason cows won't move quietly through your facilities is the way they are handled. This article suggests good stockmanship is the route to good cow flow.
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Cow Flow and Stockmanship
Management Guidelines
This is a summary of the "rules" for managing your herd to prevent lameness.
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Management Guidelines
Cow Flow and Facilities
Very often the reason for poor cow flow can be a problem in the facilities.
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Cow Flow and Facilities
Open Hip Reduction
This a video for vets showing a method of replacing a dislocated hip.
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http://youtu.be/CmaEneiBnew
Slopes and Steps
Often the best answer for a slope is to put in steps. This article provides all the information on designing steps.
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Dealing With Slopes
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