Advice on lighting dairy sheds to lift milk production

摘要

In the search for improved yields, lighting is often neglected. But as Charlotte Cunningham reports, there is evidence that well designed lighting can benefit both lactating and dry cows.From feed sources to cow comfort, there are a number of factors which influence milk production in dairy cattle. Among them is shed lighting, which - when designed properly - is said to be able to increase milk production by 6-10%.Below, Farmers Weekly looks at why lighting can make a difference, what is available on the market and the key things to consider when it comes to new lighting design.