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Dr. Brandt, California Veterinarian
Myth: Dairy cows are kept in cramped, dirty quarters without access to the outdoors.

Fact: Cow comfort is a top priority to dairy farmers. This includes making sure that clean, dry bedding is available to cows at all time, in addition to providing healthy living conditions.
  • Dairy farmers provide clean, dry bedding to their cows and access to food and water 24 hours a day.
  • Cows rest in stalls filled with soft sand, dry compost, or mattresses filled with rubber and water. Other recycled products like paper pulp, sawdust and straw also are used to create dry and comfortable beds for the animals.
  • Many farmers house their animals in freestall barns, which means the cows are able to move about to eat, drink and rest whenever they like. These barns provide easy access to feed and clean water, as well as shade and protection from bad weather.
  • Many dairy farmers have installed rubber or other non-slip flooring in their barns to make it easier for the cows to move around.
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