Tietopankki
Tietopankki on paikka, jossa jaamme tietämystä ja kokemusta kotieläintaloudesta. Täältä löydät käytännön tietoa kaikesta, mikä edistää tehokasta, eläinystävällistä ja kannattavaa maidontuotantoa.
Olipa sinulla sitten kysymys, etsit neuvoja tai olet vain utelias: Tietopankki tarjoaa selkeitä selityksiä, käytännön vinkkejä ja innostavia esimerkkejä käytännöstä.
Why choose a 100% latex cow mattress?
A comfortable lying area is crucial for the well-being of dairy cattle. A good bedding ensures more lying hours, higher milk production and it contributes to cow…
More milk through more rest? How lying comfort increases milk production
Dairy farming is all about healthy, productive cows. But did you know that something as seemingly simple as lying down has a direct impact on milk production? Cows…
The benefits of waterbeds for cows
Floating on water, more and more cows are enjoying the comfort and pressure distribution offered by waterbeds. But it goes beyond comfort: waterbeds also contribute…
Heat stress in cows: recognising and preventing it
During hot summer days, cows can suffer considerably from heat stress, especially during prolonged heat periods. This has a direct impact on their welfare, health…
How to prevent swollen hocks in dairy cattle?
Swollen hocks is a common problem in dairy cows and can lead to lameness, reduced production and therefore extra costs. Often the cause is a lack of cow comfort.…
More comfort, less claw problems: how barn design helps prevent claw problems in cow
Imagine: you weigh 700 kilos and you sleep in a small, hard and cold bed every night. Would you lie down or stay up? And how long would your feet last? For a cow…
How do I know if my barn is comfortable? Measuring cow comfort with the Cow Comfort Index (CCI)
How do I know if my barn is comfortable? Cows unfortunately cannot tell you themselves, but there are ways to determine this. You can measure the comfort of your…