Comparing welfare indicators in dairy cattle under different loose housing systems (deep litter vs cubicle barns) using recycled manure solids for bedding

Aim of study: Dairy farmers in Southern Spain are continuously investing in the modernization of their facilities and frequently ask technicians about the type of housing they should choose for their farms. Although some studies have analysed the economic impact of different housing systems, there a...

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Main Authors: Laura Molina, Estrella I. Agüera, Carlos C. Pérez-Marín, Francisco Maroto-Molina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria 2020-04-01
Series:Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research
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Online Access:https://revistas.inia.es/index.php/sjar/article/view/15287