Scrub-a-dub-dub
by Kim Waalderbos
These days it looks like some of our cows are dancing the hokey pokey. There sure is a lot of wiggling and shaking happening in one particular corner of our barn. A closer look reveals the source of the movement – a new cow brush (see picture).
Since this stationary, two-brush device was installed last weekend the cows have been lined up for their turn to brush off and get spiffed up. The timing couldn’t be better as the cows discover this helpful tool to help scrub away at the long hairs that were part of their winter ‘coats’ and now fall to the floor below in heaps.
Cow brushes can commonly be found on dairy farms across Canada. They can look like our stationary brush that the cows move against or they can be fancier motorized brushes that are motion activated and when pushed, spin against the cows to brush away dirt, dust and hair. The goal is the same – to help cows keep clean and comfortable.
It sure is a popular thing to play with on our farm. And I think the cows look shiner and more content because of it.
Posted by Farm and Food Care on May 12th, 2014 :: Filed under Animal care,animal handling,Dairy cattle,Uncategorized
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