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Cows with no tails in barn stay lit around the clock
Barron County dairyman Ron Olson and his father keep 32 fluorescent lights on 24 hours a day to power a tail-less herd of 80 Holsteins. The practice, inspired by a banker’s advice, claims higher feed intake, warmer barns, better heat detection, and strong first-service rates, with a notable milk and butterfat yield above state averages.
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