Since cows spend 40-50% of their day lying down, a comfortable space for lying is particularly important to receive the health benefits associated with adequate rest.
Poor stall design and materials can cause a reduction in lying time, resulting in lameness and/or physiological changes, such as a decreased secretion of growth hormone and an increase in circulating levels of the stress hormone, cortisol.
BEST Agri-Marketing provides several types of bedding that have been rated high for udder health, cow cleanliness, and dairy cattle comfort.
Available Bedding Products:
Almond Shell
Gin Bedding
Fly Ash
Rice Hulls
Straw (baled)
Saw Dust
Wood Chips