A Day in the Life of a Dairy Cow!

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Profitable Dairy Producers Have Happy Cows!

• A Day in the Life of a Dairy Cow!

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Focus

• What is your routine on a school day?
• Describe the type of treatment that you might
  receive that would make you the most productive.

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Day In the Life of a Dairy Cow

• Environment
• Handling
• Routine

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Milking

• Milking Frequency
• Handling
• Quiet Please!

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Health

• Inspection
• Cleanliness
• Monitoring

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Sanitation Vacuum Cleaning

• Used in Freestall Barns
• How it works
• Assists with Nutrient Management

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Sanitation - Flush Systems

• Utilized in Freestall Barns
• Utilizes Recycled Water
• How it Works

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Housing - Freestall Barns

• Design
• Cooling Systems

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Housing - Freestall Barns

• The barns are thermostat controlled, once the
  temperature reaches 78 F the fans and misters
  come on.
• The misters stay on for 1 1/2 minutes and off for
  6 minutes.

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Housing - Dry Lots

• Dry Lot Details

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Pasture Housing

• Pasture Housing Details

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Water

• Water is essential for milk production!

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Nutrition

• Quality Feed
• Nutrition Specialist

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Feeding

• Feeding
• Mixing Feeds

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Veterinarian Visit

• Health
• Reproduction

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Hoof Care

• Importance
• Schedule

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Breeding

• When?
• Beginning the Dry Period

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Vacation (Dry Period)

• Dry Period Explained

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The Bottom-Line

• Dairy producers who keep their cows Happy have
  cows that are more profitable!
• Treating dairy cows like queens makes
  more money for the producer!
• Learn More About Dairy Cow Comfort!

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Review

• How long is the cows vacation?
• How long does she carry the calf?
• How often does she receive hoof care?
• How often is she fed?
• How often is she milked?
• How often does she get a vacation?