Dairy unit has improved cow performance

摘要

Many dairy farmers are making do with 50-year-old buildings and ancient parlours.But there comes a time when a complete revamp is required and, as with any large investment, it's important to get it right first time.This was exacdy the situation that Bristol University's Veterinary School found itself in five years ago, with an ageing infrastructure that was compromising cow health and productivity."The old shed was originally designed for about 40 cows, with a three-a-side tandem parlour," says David Banett, professor of bovine medicine, production and reproduction.