Stable renovation is good for cow and farmer
Many farmers want to improve their dairy farming, but how? Expanding is often not an option, not to mention the regulations that come with it.
What often does offer possibilities is: stable renovation. Many dairy stables in the Netherlands are too cramped, dark and warm by today's standards. This is not only due to new insights into cow welfare, but also to the fact that cows are now larger than their ancestors.
With DSD stable equipment you have all the options to bring your stable up to current standards cow comfort to bring. This is not only good for the well-being of your animals, but also has a major positive effect on them production. Moreover, modern technology offers you a lot labor savings. With DSD you also choose quality that will last more than 20 years.
DSD Stable renovation on 7 levels
1. Berth
The cow has elevated resting to an art, for her it is absolutely number one! The cubicle is a crucial point during stable renovation. The cow prefers to lie in one deep litter stable with sand because it molds to her body. A water bed comes very close to this comfort, but demands a lot less labor from the dairy farmer because liquids run off and no holes form.
The cubicle partition is at least as important. Indispensable to ensure that every cow has her own place. Our STER® cubicle partitions have been developed in such a way that they perfectly guide cows of all sizes and do not hinder them, so that they can lie down easily and enjoy doing so. In addition, maximum use is made of the space that the stable offers. Adding one golf wither tree is a smart addition for large cows. The combination of wither bar and Ster® cubicle partition ensures correct control, so that the cow will lie straight in the box.
2. Walkway
Smart cow traffic has many advantages. Did you know, for example, that after milking a cow prefers to drink first and then eat? By designing the corridor accordingly, there is maximum efficiency for the cow. You can easily direct and separate cattle and make the distances to be covered possible. By providing the corridors with rubber In addition, safety is increased and the cow can show more natural behavior.
3. Feeding place
There are also gains to be made on the other side of the corridor. The height of the feeding fence and feeding alley and the size of the head opening all ensure that the cow can eat easily. We will work with you to find out which type feeding fence best suits your company and your livestock.
4. Drinking water
Did you know that the dairy cow drinks the most water per kg of body weight of all animal species? She needs 4 liters of water to make 1 liter of milk and drinks at a whopping 15 liters per minute! That is why it is important to have enough drinking water points to drink so that every cow can drink whenever she wants. There are quite a few. By connecting this to a pump, there is always sufficient water pressure to meet the enormous demand.
5. Fresh air
Cows feel at their best at -4 to 18 °C. When the temperature rises above 20 degrees, she experiences heat stress with negative consequences such as rumen acidosis, mastitis, claw problems, a decrease in milk production and damage to the unborn calf.
Improving air circulation in the stable provides many benefits. Natural air circulation through side wall ventilation, lowers the temperature in the stable and increases air quality. By adding fans air circulation is enhanced. Your cows are then cooled by a continuous air flow, which keeps heat stress to a minimum. All this can be provided with fully automatic operation.
6. Lighting
Do you still have fluorescent tubes that you manually turn on and off? By replacing it with LED-lighting with automatic operation, you save time and a lot of energy. Moreover, you can effortlessly connect to the optimal day-night rhythm of each group of livestock. A dry cow benefits from a different schedule than a calf or dairy cow.
7. Calf housing
Calves, foster children? The latest insights show that a healthy calf results in a healthier dairy cow with a higher milk yield. When renovating stables, we therefore do not skip this step and look at how we can keep your calves and young cattle healthy and happy. From calf box to straw hutch to young calf box.
Stable renovation in Kollumerzwaag
Better welfare for dairy cows has benefits for everyone! When cows are in top condition, they produce more milk. In addition, the farmer has less work to do caring for sick cows, which also results in significant savings.
This farmer from Kollumerzwaag has opted for a major renovation, in which we have been able to make a major contribution to cow welfare by installing new Ster® cubicle partitions with a wave wither bar, ABBIFAN fans and new Hygi water troughs.
Also for your stable we can do a lot to improve cow welfare, reduce labor and save energy with stable renovation. Contact us without obligation and we will be happy to visit your stable!
What can we help you with?
High cow comfort and welfare will soon be reflected in milk production. Our specialists are happy to come to your stable to see what the possibilities are.
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High welfare is good for cow and farmer
Your job is to produce milk with healthy cows. Your cow wants a comfortable life, you want a good income with less effort and society wants animal-friendly livestock farming. DSD contributes to this with animal-friendly, labor-saving, sustainable and yield-increasing stable equipment for dairy cows, young cattle and calves.DSD NewsReceived
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