Effect of Free Stall Pen Design on Feeding Behavior

Authors

  • R. L. Mentink School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
  • K. V. Nordlund School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
  • T. B. Bennett School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
  • N. B. Cook School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20054800

Keywords:

dairy cows, feeding behavior, stalls

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if a difference exists in group feeding behavior in dairy cows housed in free stall pens with either 2-rows or 3-rows of stalls.

Cover image of the 38th Conference Proceedings: A cow nuzzles her newborn calf in a stall with straw bedding. Both are content. Yellow background.

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Published

2005-09-25

Issue

2005

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