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Free-stall dimensions: effects on preference and stall usage.

C B Tucker1, D M Weary, D Fraser

  • 1Animal Welfare Program, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. cassandra.tucker@agresearch.co.nz

Journal of Dairy Science
|August 5, 2004
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Wider free-stalls for Holstein dairy cattle increase lying time and reduce standing with front hooves in stalls. However, larger stalls also increase soiling, without impacting milk production.

Area of Science:

  • Animal Science
  • Dairy Cattle Management
  • Livestock Housing

Background:

  • Optimizing free-stall dimensions is crucial for dairy cattle welfare and productivity.
  • Understanding the impact of stall size on behavior and cleanliness is essential for effective farm management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of free-stall dimensions (width and length) on stall preference, usage, cleanliness, and milk production in Holstein dairy cattle.
  • To determine optimal free-stall dimensions for improved dairy cow comfort and management.

Main Methods:

  • Two experiments were conducted, involving non-lactating and lactating Holstein dairy cattle.
  • Experiment 1 used a 2x2 factorial design to test stall width and length. Experiment 2 used a cross-over design to test three different stall widths.

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  • Behavioral observations (lying time, standing time) and milk production were recorded.

    • Main Results:

    • Wider stalls (132 cm vs. 112 cm) increased lying time in non-lactating cows when no choice was offered.
    • In lactating cows, wider stalls (126 cm vs. 106 cm) increased lying time by 42 min/24h.
    • Wider stalls led to more time standing with front hooves in the stall and increased soiling with feces, but did not affect milk production or lying events.

    Conclusions:

    • Free-stall width significantly influences dairy cattle behavior, with larger stalls promoting more lying time.
    • While larger stalls enhance comfort, they also increase the likelihood of soiling, presenting a management trade-off.
    • Stall dimensions did not negatively impact milk production in this study.