Posted by JK-NY on March 24, 2013 at 11:05:23 from (209.86.226.34):
In Reply to: Free stalls ? posted by JayinNY on March 23, 2013 at 17:05:31:
Here are a few reasons that may account for keeping the beef cows in tie stall or stanchions -1)may be using an old dairy barn and not want to modify it .2)may need to keep cows inside to keep it warm enough so water bowls dont freeze 3) If the cows freshen this time of the year it is easier to keep track of them and keep them out of the mud/weather when they freshen. 4) may be easier to feed them in the barn if using silage in an upright silo attached to barn. 5) If there is a gutter cleaner- easier to clean the barn and older dairy barns would not have the ceiling height to let a bedded pack build up. I have seen several older dairy barns used for heifers or beef cattle .Sometimes the barn is changed to allow loose housing . I agree it isnt the best idea to keep them tied up all winter but there may be good reasons for it . I have fed beefers outside through the winter- deep snow and deep mud take the fun out of it fast.
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