Like us, if a cow’s bed is not the right size, her ability to rest is negatively affected. Resting time is critical to optimizing milk production. Katelyn Allen shares information about stall size, stall use index and other factors for cow comfort.
Design the stalls for the largest cow in the group or the stalls will determine the largest cow in the group eventually” – Dan McFarlan
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman, August 17, 2020. Link.
INSIGHTS: Whether DVM or sales representative, cow comfort is visible and ultimately enhances or detracts from all the other animal health prevention strategies. Allen’s article gives you clues to comfort detractors to watch for when making farm calls.