Hay milk for more cow well-being
Our cows feel poodle .. uh .. cow-like!
Feeling good means feeling good, enjoying, savoring. The cow welfare initiative is about the well-being of the cows. What does this cow welfare have to do with hay milk? A lot of!
When we are doing really well, we speak of "feeling good". And animals want to feel good too. That is why the Arge Heumilch started the cow welfare initiative two years ago. Six principles and measures ensure that the animals are better off than in conventional factory farming.
Mmmm, that tastes good! Species-appropriate feeding
Did you know that cows can smell up to five miles away? No wonder they travel long distances for the tastiest herbs and grasses. In winter there is hay and nothing else, except for some mineral-rich crushed grain. And he has to come from Europe and are controlled GMO-free. Fermented feedstuffs (silage, etc.) are taboo.
More freedom! Run for hay milk cows
Lots of fresh air and sun are very important for the health of cows. That's why we keep our hay milk cows in the pen, where they are not permanently attached, or allow them at least 120 days of exercise a year.
Fresh and clear water for well-being
Did you know that cows need up to 120 liters of water a day to feel good? No wonder, because the constant rumination is exhausting. Water must therefore always be easily accessible and available in sufficient quantities.
On you and you with the cow! Personal care
The hay milk farmer knows all his cows by name and knows their preferences. This is possible because he only has about 25 cows on average. In the morning, when he comes to milk, he greets her. He sets them up in a comfortable berth, because did you know that cows rest about 12 to 14 hours a day? They must be dreaming of fresh grass and refreshing streams. ?
Prevention is good, control is better: animal health
The health of our hay milk cows is very important to us. That is why all hay milk farmers are members of the Animal Health Service - an association to ensure and improve the health, hygiene and thus also economic conditions in livestock farming. The veterinarian comes by regularly and checks whether the cows are doing well.
