Diane Weissenger said:>>>
Sometimes I try to pull "other-mammal" knowledge from people.  But when I 
ask what a farmer could do to get more milk from a cow, the answer is often 
a blank look followed by "Give it more water?"  I'm amazed that the notion 
of more frequent milking just doesn't occur to people."

Remembering that Peter Hartmann's initial interest and research followed his 
work with animals, thought you might get a smile out of this news story I 
heard snippets from yesterday.. 'rehashed' for summer national radio (easy 
listening stuff).

the Norwegian government is to introduce a law to insist that cows are given 
special mattresses (that have been around for a few years)... interviewee 
talked about improved quality and quantity, and fewer injuries .... in an 
advertisement I found for the mattesss, it said :
>>

Dairy cows show an increased milk production when they feel good, rest and 
lay down. Therefore special mattresses have been developed for dairy cows. 
Next to a higher milk production this results in less injuries, improved 
health condition (less mastitis) and better hygiene. The mattress is build 
up out of an inner part for the softness and an outer protection membrane.

>>



Jan Cornfoot

watching cows out my office window..

Maleny. Australia

www.capersbookstore.com.au

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