Poor stall design and materials can cause a reduction in lying time. BEST Agri-Marketing provides several types of bedding that have been rated high for udder health, cow cleanliness, and dairy cattle comfort.

Dairy cattle require a comfortable environment in order to enhance their welfare and to maximize production. Since cows spend 40-50% of their day lying down, a comfortable space for lying is particularly important. There are also important health benefits associated with adequate rest. Reduced lying time results in physiological changes, such as a decreased secretion of growth hormone and an increase in circulating levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. Finally, increased standing time on concrete floors increases lameness.

Available Bedding Products:

Almond Shell
Gin Bedding
Fly Ash
Hog Fines
Rice Hulls
Straw (baled)
Saw Dust
Wood Chips

Fiber-Sorb (processed anti-bacterial)