CowRecovery<\/a> is a new handling system based on a specially modified telehandler bucket and moving technique designed to maximise cow welfare while minimising the risk of injury \u2013 to both the cow and staff.<\/p>\nLaunched at Dairy Tech in early February, the system has been perfected by farmers and vets in an extensive field trial involving 15 leading UK dairy farms and more than 10,000 cows over a 10-month period.<\/p>\n
It comes with a comprehensive training programme developed by Synergy farm vets to ensure safe and consistent use, as well as straps and a halter.<\/p>\n
Treating \u2018down\u2019 cows safely and effectively<\/h3>\n
The system is the brainchild of James Yeatman, who milks 400 cows in north Dorset. \u201cDealing with a \u2018downer cow\u2019 is a common incident on farm and is a distressing experience for both cow and farmer,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMoving animals in a welfare-friendly way is often a challenge due to a lack of manpower, limited availability of appropriate equipment, and poor training of farm staff. Having spent over 30 years farming and dealing with the challenges of moving down cows, I decided it was time to make a change.\u201d<\/p>\n
The cause of a \u2018downer\u2019 cow \u2013 which is unable to stand – is most often difficult calving, but it can also be caused by milk fever, grass staggers, metritis, mastitis, a bone fracture, or nerve paralysis. It\u2019s important that cows are moved to a well-bedded yard, with food and water in easy reach, and are medically treated.<\/p>\n
They should also be helped to shift sides at least twice daily to release the pressure on their muscles and nerves.<\/p>\n
High-quality systems to last a lifetime<\/h3>\n
\u201cThe cost of a fatality in early lactation is estimated to be \u00a33,499, so saving less than two cows over the lifetime of the device will repay the investment,\u201d noted Sam Gayton, commercial director at Synergy Farm Health.<\/p>\n
The device, with its green and white ambulance livery, is manufactured by Albutt, which has a reputation for making very high-quality equipment designed to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall, CowRecovery will improve the lives of cows and the people who care for them,\u201d Yeatman concluded.<\/p>\n
\u201cFarmers will be encouraged to create a heat map of incidence, which will be reviewed with their vet to create an action plan to reduce down cow incidence.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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