Introduction to the challenge addressed The Belgian Blue cattle in Belgium have a thicker coat and are more sensitive to lice and scabies than Holstein cattle. On videos and photos, you see almost only installations on dairy farms. Why? |
Description of Innovation When Belgian Blues are stabled, it is recommended to shave them. When the animals have access to a cow brush the problems with scabies and lice are much better under control. If necessary you can add a liquid in a storage container to kill the lices. This measure significantly improves animal welfare and animal health. The animals are calmer and have better growth rates. |
Impact on farm performance So this measure is better for :
The price of a cow brush varies from 100 to 1500 euro, whether or not electrically driven. The use of cow brushes on beef farms is therefore recommended.
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