A look at compost bedded-pack systems

Four Ohio dairy farms using compost bedded-pack systems were studied by Ohio State University researchers to assess barn design and collect data on pack and manure-handling practices, as well as cow health.

Read more in “Compost Bedded Pack Dairy Barns in Ohio” in the January 2013 Buckeye Dairy News.

The article looks at:

• Barn layout and management practices
• Indoor thermal environment and air quality
• Composting of the bedded pack
• Cow performance, health and comfort

Source: Buckeye Dairy News, January 2013

1. Nutrition group weighs in on aspartame in milk: It's not needed
2. Cold Storage report proves bearish for butter stocks
3. Ag markets diverged widely Wednesday afternoon
4. Commentary: Milk faces branding dilemma
5. Treating hypocalcemia routinely
6. Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation

1. 4 rules for growing a business or industry
2. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
3. Chocolate milk a top post-workout food
4. What do dairy exports mean for Minnesota?
5. Commentary: Milk faces branding dilemma
6. Salma Hayek: Milk part of 'perfect' breakfast

1. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
2. Buffet concerned about soil and starvation
3. 2014 Farm Bill: Are we near an agreement?
4. Farm bill and immigration reform action needed
5. Class III futures close out quietly last week