Brian Murphy and his family installed automated brushes to improve cow comfort. The cows love the brushes and compete for position to take turns.
Source: Dairy Herd Management, March 29, 2018. (Link)
The brushes really help to keep the cows clean, especially this time of year when they are getting rid of their hair coat,” Murphy says. “The cows love to stand and rub against the brushes. It gives them something to rub against other than a stall, railing or something more substantial.”
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