Bedding options for dairy cow comfort

While dairy farmers sleep warm and cosy in their beds at night this winter, they should remember the cows need a comfortable bed, too. The winter housing period in the northern hemisphere is here, which means cows can spend up to 6 months indoors if they are not already in an indoor-based production system. During housing, cows must be kept comfortable to ensure they maintain good quality milk production and to keep them healthy and well. When cows have the freedom to move, eat, drink and sle