Farming Insights

Proper nutrition strengthens hooves and boosts disease resistance. A balanced diet, especially during transition, supports to prevent energy deficits that can affect hoof health. Read more about how feeding strategies can support strong hooves and overall cow resilience.

In a series of five articles, hoof health expert André Janse, Farm Management Specialist at Lely, takes a closer look at this topic and shares valuable insights and practical tips. 

Locomotion = Barn design + Hygiene & Climate + Preventive hoof care + Nutrition 

Preventing hoof issues is better than treating them. Regular hoof care, combined with preventive measures like automatic spray bars or hoof baths, helps maintain healthy hooves. Explore how structured hoof care fits into daily farm management.

In a series of five articles, hoof health expert André Janse, Farm Management Specialist at Lely, takes a closer look at this topic and shares valuable insights and practical tips. 

Locomotion = Barn design + Hygiene & Climate + Preventive hoof care + Nutrition 

Barn hygiene and climate can influence hoof health, especially when it comes to infectious skin-related diseases. Ventilation, light, and dry floors all play a role in maintaining a clean environment. Regular foot baths and proper care extend beyond dairy cows. Dry cows and young stock also need attention to prevent infections from spreading. Explore how barn conditions and routine care contribute to overall hoof health.

In a series of five articles, hoof health expert André Janse, Farm Management Specialist at Lely, takes a closer look at this topic and shares valuable insights and practical tips. 

Locomotion = Barn design + Hygiene & Climate + Preventive hoof care + Nutrition 

Free movement is key to a comfortable and productive barn. When cows have enough space to eat, rest, and move without obstacles, they experience less competition and stress. A well-designed barn benefits both cows and farmers. Sometimes, less really is more! Discover how barn layout impact dairy farming.

In a series of five articles, hoof health expert André Janse, Farm Management Specialist at Lely, takes a closer look at this topic and shares valuable insights and practical tips. 

Locomotion = Barn design + Hygiene & Climate + Preventive hoof care + Nutrition 

Cows spend their days eating, drinking, resting, and visiting the milking robot, activities that rely on strong legs and hooves. Read more about the role of locomotion in dairy farming! 

In a series of five articles, hoof health expert André Janse, Farm Management Specialist at Lely, takes a closer look at this topic and shares valuable insights and practical tips. 

Locomotion = Barn design + Hygiene & Climate + Preventive hoof care + Nutrition 

A healthy herd and optimal milk production are every dairy farmer’s dream. But to make this dream work, preventive hoof care is essential.

When temperatures drop cows start to grow thicker hair to protect them against the winter cold. This makes them sweat, and excessive hair growth on the udder and tail may also impair robot efficiency. Cows’ tails are usually shaved mechanically using a shaver. There are two options for removing hair from the udder: shaving or singeing (flame clipping).

For an optimal milking process, we want to milk quickly (effective in time), gently (maintaining the comfort and well-being of the cow) and completely (milk out most of the available milk). To help achieve this optimal result, the liner choice, condition and maintenance are of major importance to this.

This article provides more knowledge about the causes behind lameness and foot problems to help reduce the incidence of lameness and its associated costs.