Abstract
Housed cattle in Australia are rapidly becoming an increasingly important component of the dairy industry. Keeping up with innovations in this area are essential for veterinarians. Compost bedded pack barns are an increasingly popular form of dairy cattle housing in Australia. They are a ‘free roam’ style housing designed to increase animal welfare by lowering lameness, allowing easier more comfortable laying areas and normal behaviours to be expressed.
These barns house cows on an organic material bedding that is microbially active and ever-changing meaning that management of the bedding is essential for maintaining production, health and welfare. An understanding of these systems is essential for veterinarians assisting with health and production outcomes in these systems. When managed correctly this bedding provides a fantastic soft dry comfortable base for cattle to play and rest. How can we assist farmers to manage the bed and avoid the pitfalls that can occur in these systems?
These barns house cows on an organic material bedding that is microbially active and ever-changing meaning that management of the bedding is essential for maintaining production, health and welfare. An understanding of these systems is essential for veterinarians assisting with health and production outcomes in these systems. When managed correctly this bedding provides a fantastic soft dry comfortable base for cattle to play and rest. How can we assist farmers to manage the bed and avoid the pitfalls that can occur in these systems?
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - Mar 2024 |
| Event | Australian Cattle Veterinarian Conference 2024 - The Cube, Wodonga, Australia Duration: 18 Mar 2024 → 20 Mar 2024 https://au.eventscloud.com/website/2630/home/ (Conference website) https://au.eventscloud.com/website/2630/scientific-program/ (Program) |
Conference
| Conference | Australian Cattle Veterinarian Conference 2024 |
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| Abbreviated title | The Next Level |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Wodonga |
| Period | 18/03/24 → 20/03/24 |
| Other | Join us for the Australian Cattle Veterinarian's 2024 conference in the epitome of a charming country town – Wodonga, Victoria. Nestled along the Murray River on the Sydney-Melbourne highway and boasting a regional airport in nearby Albury, Wodonga offers exceptional accessibility for our members. In fact, this location is within a 4-hour drive for 30% of ACV members, making it the perfect setting for our 2024 gathering. But that's not all. As we set our sights on Wodonga, we're breaking new ground by introducing an innovative format. We've condensed our traditional three-day program into two, creating a more dynamic and efficient experience. To cater to your specific interests, we've also unveiled dual streams, ensuring that beef cattle vets can focus solely on their expertise, without a single mention of mastitis! For those eager to deepen their knowledge and earn valuable additional CPD points, we're offering a diverse range of small-class workshops on Monday 18 March. Come to town early and participate in these engaging workshops to enrich your professional journey. |
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