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<blockquote data-quote="Weaver" data-source="post: 517076" data-attributes="member: 410"><p>Sand is used quite often in dairy operations around here. The reasoning behind sand is that it conforms to the shape of a cow when they lie down and therefore keeps them more comfortable. Also you don't want the sand to soak up and hold urine and water, you want it to flow through tha sand so the top dries quickly and the cow isn't lying on a damp surface which is more prone to hold bacteria and cause problems. On the other hand, sand causes much more wear and tear on equipment. In dairy operations, where comfort, keeping udders free from infection, and cattle are on concrete more, I think sand is very beneficial. However in most beef operations it's not worth it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Weaver, post: 517076, member: 410"] Sand is used quite often in dairy operations around here. The reasoning behind sand is that it conforms to the shape of a cow when they lie down and therefore keeps them more comfortable. Also you don't want the sand to soak up and hold urine and water, you want it to flow through tha sand so the top dries quickly and the cow isn't lying on a damp surface which is more prone to hold bacteria and cause problems. On the other hand, sand causes much more wear and tear on equipment. In dairy operations, where comfort, keeping udders free from infection, and cattle are on concrete more, I think sand is very beneficial. However in most beef operations it's not worth it. [/QUOTE]
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