Holy Cow! The Legen-dairy Benefits of Mechanical Brushes

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Title
Holy Cow! The Legen-dairy Benefits of Mechanical Brushes
Source
ZOOL 567, Fall 2021
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Piktochart
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Piktochart
Agricow. (n.d). Cattle Brush [Illustration]. https://www.msschippers.com/agricow-cow-brush-rotating-cattle-brush-1909942.html
Creator
Forrester, Emma
Description
This is an infographic outlining the benefits of mechanical brushes and their effect on cattle behavior and wellbeing. It outlines why environmental enrichment is needed in cattle and information on why mechanical brushes are an effective form of enrichment.
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Agricow. (n.d). Cattle Brush [Illustration]. https://www.msschippers.com/agricow-cow-brush-rotating-cattle-brush-1909942.html
Date
December 1st, 2021
Category
Social Behavior
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