Alban L, Agger J F
Department of Animal Science and Animal Health, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
Acta Vet Scand. 1996;37(1):65-77. doi: 10.1186/BF03548120.
This paper presents the second part of a questionnaire survey carried out in 2148 Danish dairy herds during 1994, as well as results from a similar survey carried out in 1983. The welfare status and trends during the 11 year period are discussed with respect to cattle housing systems and grazing procedures. Generally speaking, the results show that Danish dairy farmers in 1994 followed the common recommendations, i.e. 1) there are partitions between stalls in almost all tie stall houses, 2) feeding cubicles are seldom seen in cubicle houses, 3) bedding is provided for most cows, 4) saw dust as bedding for cows is not commonly used, and 5) the majority of cows and heifers are pastured during summer. However, adjustments in the following areas would be appropriate: 1) tie systems which restrict the cow's natural rising and lying should be phased out, and 2) loose housed heifers in boxes should have access to a bedded resting area.
本文介绍了1994年在2148个丹麦奶牛场进行的问卷调查的第二部分，以及1983年进行的类似调查的结果。文中讨论了11年间牛舍系统和放牧程序方面的福利状况及趋势。总体而言，结果显示1994年丹麦奶农遵循了一些常见建议，即：1）几乎所有拴系牛舍的牛栏之间都有隔断；2）隔栏式牛舍中很少见到饲喂隔间；3）大多数奶牛都有垫料；4）锯末很少用作奶牛的垫料；5）大多数奶牛和小母牛在夏季放牧。然而，在以下方面进行调整是合适的：1）应逐步淘汰限制奶牛自然起卧的拴系系统；2）散养在箱中的小母牛应有一个有垫料的休息区。
