Thermophilic composting of the pack can reduce nitrogen loss from compost-bedded dairy barns
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2021.07.015
Abstract: Volatile nitrogen (N) loss from dairy barns is a concern. In compost-bedded pack barns, where the cattle rest on an organic pack, controlled thermophilic composting of that pack could promote microbial conversion of inorganic N… read more here.
Keywords: loss; pack; compost bedded; nitrogen loss ... See more keywords
Factors associated with lameness prevalence in lactating cows housed in freestall and compost-bedded pack dairy farms in southern Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.104773
Abstract: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate factors associated with lameness in dairy cows on intensive farms in southern Brazil. Farms (freestall: n = 38; compost-bedded pack: n = 12) having on average 274 (range: 41-901) lactating… read more here.
Keywords: compost bedded; lameness prevalence; dairy; prevalence ... See more keywords
Spatial analysis of microclimatic variables in compost-bedded pack barn with evaporative tunnel cooling.
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DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202220210226
Abstract: In this study, we aimed to assess the spatial variability of microclimate inside a closed compost-bedded pack barn (CBP) with a negative ventilation system during summer and winter. The research was carried out in a… read more here.
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Invited review: Compost-bedded pack barns for dairy cows.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-16864
Abstract: Compost-bedded pack barns (CBP) are receiving increasing attention as a housing system for dairy cows that has potential to improve animal welfare. This article reviews current scientific knowledge about CBP with the aim of providing… read more here.
Keywords: bedded pack; dairy cows; compost bedded; pack ... See more keywords