Transcription of Facts & Figures About Canadian Dairy Cows - Milk
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Facts & Figures About CanadianThere are a couple of basic variations in Dairy cattle housing thetie-stall or free stall setup. Size of herd and the farmer s preferencesfor management and milking all play a part in housing a traditional tie-stall operation, the cow stays in her own stall whereshe has ample room to stand up and lie down comfortably. Her bed ismade of straw, wood shavings or synthetic mats that ensure hercomfort. She has free access to water at all times and feed isavailable in her manger. She is kept beside her herd mates in aislesthat allow the farmer to keep her clean and content while allowingher to be milked efficiently. The milk travels through a pipeline thatruns through the barn to a bulk storage tank in the milk managers of larger herds may prefer large, open barns knownas free-stall barns.
The average dairy cow eats about 29 kg of feed every day. Her diet is scientifically formulated to keep her in good condition while maximizing
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