Wake Up the Cows First

Description

Giving the cows a few extra minutes to stand up and stretch before moving them off towards the laneway gate, increases the chance that the manure falls in the paddock rather than in the holding yard.

Enter the paddock and get the cows standing. You will be surprised at how many defecate before starting the journey to the dairy if given half a chance. 

Tips on Getting the Best Results

Quiet movement and stock handling will reduce stress in the cows and the operator. 

Pros and Cons

This is easy to do and is a low cost option but will take an extra few minutes when fetching the cows. 

Issues in Making it Happen

Labour

Leave an extra 5 minutes to fetch the cows.

Environment

Nutrients will be left in the paddock not on tracks or in the yard.