Observing cow behavior to make improvements
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December 20, 2022

Observing cow behavior to make improvements

Dan McFarland, Penn State ag engineer, said time-lapse photography is valuable for troubleshooting barn issues and improving facility management, but to get the best use from this technology, farm managers should be familiar with typical cow behavior. “Cows spend about 10 to 14 hours a day resting, whether they’re housed in free-stalls, tie-stalls, bedded pack or

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