But now a team of researchers, working with the University of Wisconsin’s Dairyland Initiative, is helping farmers have happier herds. They’re telling farmers a bed of sand is a good place for cows to lie down during the day.
The deep, soft bedding of sand creates an environment where cows can rest half the day -- very important to cows.
Farmers must also provide bigger stalls, use more fans to keep the animals cool and feed all their cows at the same time.
And it’s a good idea to keep cows with their usual group of friends when birthing time arrives; it helps lessen the stress for the cows.
