title: Facility for exercising dairy cows.
abstract: That dairy cows housed in confinement might benefit if they were exercised during the dry period prompted development of a facility for exercising dairy cows. Two methhods of the exerciser, which consist of a circular lane and a driving mechanism powered by a variable speed electric motor, are described. A speed of 3.5 k, per h provides a steady but comfortable pace for pregnant dairy cows and heifers. Many animals refused to go at speeds greater than 5.5 km per h.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D008722:Methods; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011247:Pregnancy