Comfort in Cow Stalls and Gentle Handling Insights
A reader offers guidance on stall design for dairy cows noting that proper stalls keep hind feet on a plank floor and allow easy lying, while old cribs force awkward positions. The piece stresses patience with helpers and calm, gentle handling to build cow confidence and improve milking, acknowledging individual cow quirks and feeding preferences.
Dairy Advice for Farmers from an Old Letter
Practical dairying tips emphasize quality feed and clean cows. Notes on silos feed efficiency and cost, camphorated oil for udder issues, vaseline for sores, tallow teats, and wiping milk pails. Warns about kicking cows and possible udder soreness as causes.
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