Device prevents pressure sores for feeding cows

Loose housed cattle can feed easier, thanks to the new Flexible Green Feeding device exhibited by Cow-Welfare at the Agromek show in Denmark.

Thu, 13 Dec, 2012 - 00:00

Stephen Cadogan

It won one of the two Agromek cattle farming category awards.

When the cow leans in to the feed, this feed barrier type device can move in up to 30 degrees. The award committee said its simple construction can prevent pressure sores on the cows.

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