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A type of confinement that increases animal well-being and is already used in temperate countries is under assessment for Brazilian conditions.The technique has drawn the attention...

Publishing date: 22/11/16

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The Compost Barn system has the purpose of reducing costs in the implementation and maintenance of animal facilities, improving herd production and sanitary indices, and enabling the correct use of dairy farming organic waste (feces and urine). The system consists of a large covered space for the cows to rest. The floor is covered with sawdust, wood cutting scraps and composted manure. The main objective of Compost Barn is to ensure comfort to the animals and a dry place for them to stay during

Status: Completed     Start date: Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2015

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Author(s): BARBOSA, B. I. M.; FONSECA, M. A. M.; PEREIRA, M. R.; MENDONÇA, J. F.; SOUZA, G. N. de; GUIMARAES, A. S.; BRITO, E. C.

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2016