Birds on dairy farms – the economic and health impact

Birds consume and contaminate feed intended for cattle on dairy farms, resulting in increased feed costs and disease risk. A study looked at the economic and health impacts of birds on dairy farms in Washington State. The study was implemented by Washington State University’s Pest Bird Management group and published on PLOS ONE. Dairy feed losses due to wild birds Modern feed storage practices allow better access for foraging birds. Dairy operators reported feed losses valued at US$55 per co