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Invited review: Compost-bedded pack barns for dairy cows.

L Leso¹, M Barbari¹, M A Lopes²

¹Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry, University of Florence, IT50145 Firenze, Italy.

Journal of Dairy Science

|December 16, 2019

Summary

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Compost-bedded pack barns (CBP) offer improved dairy cow welfare, comfort, and health. Proper pack management, especially moisture control, is crucial for success in these housing systems.

Keywords:

animal welfare compost-bedded pack barn dairy cow housing system

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Area of Science:

Animal Science
Agricultural Engineering
Environmental Science

Background:

Compost-bedded pack (CBP) barns are an alternative housing system for dairy cows.
CBP systems differ from traditional freestall barns by providing an open, cultivated bedded area.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current scientific knowledge on CBP systems.
To provide a comprehensive resource for producers and researchers.

Main Methods:

Review of existing scientific literature on compost-bedded pack barns.
Analysis of factors influencing CBP performance and animal welfare.

Main Results:

CBP can enhance dairy cow welfare, including resting comfort, foot/leg health, and natural behaviors.
Udder health can be maintained, but requires careful management due to high bacterial loads.
Pack moisture control is critical, especially in cold, humid conditions, potentially increasing bedding costs.

Conclusions:

CBP systems show significant potential for improving dairy cow welfare and health.
Effective management, particularly moisture and bacterial control, is essential for successful CBP implementation.
While bedding costs may increase, improved animal health can offer economic benefits.