The Ecological Improvement of Dairy Cow Pastures project has created a sustainable pasture system at the Macdonald Campus Farm which features a rotational grazing system for cattle, the addition of approximately 700 trees and shrubs, the installation of water lines for access to fresh water, and the purchase of a mobile shade umbrella to protect cattle from the sun. The re-design of the pastures has led to improved animal well-being and reduced machinery usage.

Classified as: sustainable pasture systems, Cow comfort and management
Published on: 25 Nov 2020

Peut-on aménager une étable pour offrir un plus grand bien-être aux animaux qui y passent leur vie ? Des chercheurs se penchent sur la question.

Environ 90 % des fermes laitières au Québec recourent à la stabulation entravée. Selon cette formule, les vaches mènent toutes leurs activités dans la stalle : elles y mangent, y dorment et s’y font traire. D’où l’importance de leur fournir un espace favorable au bien-être.

Classified as: Cow comfort and management
Published on: 22 Aug 2018
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