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Cow tracks and herding
Our guidance covers cow behaviour and the benefits of building cow tracks.
Cow tracks bring a number of benefits to your farm and herd. Installing a track can save money, keep your cows healthy and minimise your environmental impact.
The right track can:
- Improve cow flow and reduce herding time
- Allow cows to travel comfortably and easily over considerable distances from the parlour
- Minimise damage to claws and reduce the risk of skin lesions (e.g. foul), which also minimises lameness
- Reduce field poaching and compaction, which lessens environmental impact
- Extend the grazing season by providing better field access
- Improve udder hygiene by keeping cows cleaner