Comparison of Bacteria Populations within Clean and Recycled Sand used for Bedding in Dairy Facilities

Authors

  • M. A. Kristula University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kennett Square, PA
  • W. Rogers A. E. T. Consulting, Lititz, PA
  • J. S. Hogan OARDC, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH
  • M. Sabo PO Box 43, Unionville, PA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20054850

Keywords:

bedding, cow comfort, udder health, mechanical sand separator, gravity

Abstract

Sand is widely considered the best bedding for cow comfort and udder health. Advances in manure handling technology has enabled sand to be separated from manure by either active (mechanical sand separator) or passive (gravity) means. The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of recycled sand as a bedding material for dairy cows.

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

2005-09-24

Issue

2005

Section

Research Summaries 3

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