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The bands also look poorly-suited for interfacing with the standard lockups used for artificial insemination and preg-checking.
by floren 6y ago
The bands also look poorly-suited for interfacing with the standard lockups used for artificial insemination and preg-checking.
- iamwpj 6y agoYes getting in and out of a stanchion is a scary experience for the cow and human both! Adding a chunk around the neck that could make entering and exiting more difficult can pose risks for both parties.
- BenjiWiebe 6y agoOur dairy cows have activity tracking (heat detection/poor health detection) collars, and they work fine with lockups. The cows do turn their head a bit differently to make sure the collar clears, but they learn quickly and we've had no deaths yet (200ish cows, 5ish years of using the collars)