Wash Section Closest to the Shed Only

Description

Limiting the washing to the section of yard closest to the dairy can save water and limit the chances of cows slipping as they enter the dairy.

Use low pressure / high flow rate hoses. Give the whole yard a thorough hosing regularly to wash away the solids and keep drains open.

This can be an option if smooth concrete, steps or ramps make using scrapers too risky.

Calm stock handling is important to limit injuries to cows and dirty udders. Works best if can use a scraper to remove most of the muck first.

Makes for a short clean-up time but care needs to be taken so drains and pumps don’t block-up.

May increase time to clean teats but will decrease wash up time.

Small increase in mastitis risk.

Small increase in sediment risk.

Semi-solid waste build up, flies, drains.