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Express Episode 22: There's no wiggle room when it comes to rest
In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Jessica Miller explores the critical role of cow comfort, specifically resting time, in dairy herd performance.
Drawing on insights from Rick Grant, listeners will learn why lying time is a non-negotiable biological need for dairy cows and how it directly impacts milk production, rumination, lameness, and longevity.
The episode highlights how cows prioritize rest even over feed, and why proper stall design, bedding management, and monitoring tools like the Stall Standing Index are essential for maximizing both animal welfare and farm…
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