Comfortable Standing Surfaces Farming Note

Cows and concrete are a difficult combination. Despite the clear benefits of concrete for managing housed cows, it is not a very comfortable standing surface and can be hard on their feet and often slippery. There are options available however to improve both of these effects.

This Farming Note covers:

• The effects of concrete
• How to improve existing concrete and parlour standings
• A Bridge Farm case study
• Available products on the market

Issued May 2006.

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