Bioret Soil Series - Pebbles responsible for sole impacts #4
In dairy farming, lameness ranks third after infertility and mastitis among the most damaging pathologies. Among other things, this is due to the increasing size of herds, making it more difficult to keep a close eye on each individual animal, and to the use of zero grazing. Luca Fabozzi, Swiss veterinary expert with the independent consultancy Farmconsult, shares his 25 years of experience working alongside breeders and their practitioners to optimize herd management.
Bioret Série Sol - The scientific study PARABOV Génosanté #5
Lameness is on the increase in dairy herds. Taking account of lameness in selection criteria, early detection and soil type are ways of reducing the frequency of these pathologies.
Bioret Série Sol - Magellan draining liner #6
The quality of traffic floors has an impact on the health of cows' feet and, in turn, on milk production.
Bioret Série Sol - Safety and well-being thanks to a soft, non-slip floor #7
It's not uncommon for cows to slip on concrete stall floors. These slips cause injuries that are often irreparable. Installing rubber mats limits the risks.
Bioret Serie Sol - Less 40% ammonia emissions with Magellan #8
Reducing ammonia emissions in livestock buildings by encouraging run-off, helps to make better use of farmyard manure.
Bioret Série Sol - Animal welfare, a factor of economic growth #9
Providing your animals with maximum well-being helps optimize their performance. In this respect, paying close attention to soil quality reduces the risk of lameness.
V-Bot mat: «Because the ground is always dry, I no longer have any problems with lameness.»
Used as an anti-slip floor covering and for feeding steps, the V-Bot mat facilitates the evacuation of cattle excrement to be picked up by a robot vacuum cleaner in stall corridors. It also makes animal movement safer and improves hygiene conditions, to the benefit of their foot health.
Aqua Board: «One more element for the comfort of my cows».»
The Aqua Board water kneeling pad for cubicles in livestock buildings provides safety and well-being for the herd, from the movement made to lie down to the lying position chosen by the cow.
Bioret Série Sol - The importance of a side slope #10
Cows' feet don't usually cope well with hard, dirty traffic floors, which are ideal for injuries and infections.
Bioret Série Sol - The importance of a good intake #11
To ensure that your dairy cows get the most out of their feed at the feed fence, it's best to provide them with a comfortable environment when...