Lying down on the job
Country Folks
August 19, 2026

Lying down on the job

Cows don’t ask for a lot. Ample high-quality fresh feed and water along with a comfortable resting place covers much of what they need. However, there’s new evidence that the fresh feed aspect, including particle length, is more complex.

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