Compost bedding in freestall barns reduces the number of cases of claw lesions and promotes natural behaviour of cows. Credit: Burgstaller/Vetmeduni Vienna Compost bedding in freestall barns reduces ...

Compost is black gold! It is the darling of the vegetable gardening community. So much so that people will spend untold hours and lots of back breaking labor creating it. This effort seems justified ...

The comfort and wellbeing of the animals is an important consideration when dairy cows are kept in barns. The freedom afforded by loose housing systems such as freestall cubicle barns promotes the ...

Homemade compost is a budget-friendly yet simple way to improve your garden's health. With the right blend of green and brown waste, you can create a nutrient-dense medium that gives your plants the ...

In the fall, my husband and I take advantage of all the autumn leaves and use them as winter bedding in our chicken coop. When the leaves are dry, we use the leaf vacuum, bag them up and store them in ...

OTTERTAIL, Minn. -- Compost barns are generating interest among Minnesota's dairy producers, especially those who want to upgrade milking facilities. Compost bedded pack barn designs were featured at ...

Dairy cows kept in barns often develop claw damage because of humid und unsuitable roaming areas. These disorders can affect the animals’ fertility or their milk production. A study conducted by ...