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Factors affecting stall use for different freestall bases.

A M Wagner-Storch1, R W Palmer, D W Kammel

  • 1Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53706, USA.

Journal of Dairy Science
|July 3, 2003
PubMed
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Mattress and sand stall bases are superior for dairy cow comfort and use, with mattress type 1 and sand showing the best results. Rubber mats and concrete were found to be inferior stall base options.

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Area of Science:

  • Animal Science
  • Dairy Husbandry
  • Environmental Management

Background:

  • Optimizing stall design is crucial for dairy cow welfare and productivity.
  • Understanding factors influencing stall use can improve barn management and cow comfort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare dairy cow stall use, including occupancy and lying behavior, across different stall base types and barn conditions.
  • To identify key factors influencing stall selection and time spent in stalls.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a closed-circuit television system to record stall occupancy and cow position over a nine-month period.
  • Analyzed six factors: stall base type, proximity to water, stall location, barn temperature, and exposure duration.
  • Compared two barn sides with differing stocking densities (66% and 100%) and milking systems.

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Main Results:

  • Sand and mattress type 1 stall bases demonstrated the highest percentages of cows lying down and stalls occupied.
  • Stall location (not at the end of a section, outside row) and base type significantly impacted lying and occupancy rates.
  • Cow standing percentages were higher in mat and mattress-based stalls compared to concrete or rubber mats.

Conclusions:

  • Mattress type 1 and sand are recommended as superior stall base materials for dairy cows.
  • Rubber mats and concrete are identified as inferior options, potentially compromising cow comfort and stall utilization.
  • Stall design elements, including base type and location, significantly influence dairy cow behavior and preference.