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In addition, not all disinfectants are ideal for this purpose as some are carcinogenic, toxic and/or have a corrosive effect on cow paws. Watter's hoof disinfection mats Fortunately, Watter has developed a solution in response to the demand for more modern hoof disinfection methods: the hoof disinfection mat. ...
Part of running a farm is making sure you have the best set up for your livestock. Advancements in technology have led to Dura Trac flooring, a great way to help keep your livestock healthy by providing a solid, clean environment for them to traverse in their stalls. Can all farm animals can use Dura Trac flooring? Whether you have small animals or large ones, Dura Trac flooring can provide the ...
When cows are heat stressed, they spend more time on their feet, leading to additional pressure on the sole of their hoof, which causes reductions in blood flow to the hoof horn producing cells and fat pad below the hoof bone. This reduces overall cushion, amount of hoof horn growth, and causes more wear and tear on the sole of ...
Animal by-products (ABPs) are divided into 3 categories, based on the risks they pose. Category 1 ABPs – are classed as high risk. Carcasses and body parts from zoo and circus animals or pets Animals used in experiments International catering waste Animals that are contaminated due to illegal treatments Wild animals suspected of being infected with a disease that humans or ...
Restoring watershed headwaters is examined as a water storage strategy A global realization is dawning about the pressing need for more freshwater storage infrastructure to support growing populations in our time of climate change. Faced with the astronomical costs of constructing such infrastructure, however, water management is beginning to look at existing natural features that can serve the ...
Mountain meadows and forests play an important role in capturing and slowly releasing precipitation. Restoring watershed headwaters is examined as a water storage strategy A global realization is dawning about the pressing need for more freshwater storage infrastructure to support growing populations in our time of climate change. Faced with the astronomical costs of constructing such ...
Foot and Mouth disease commonly affects cloven-hoofed animals such as pigs, cows, sheep, goats and other cattle breeds. ...