“We do the very best we can to keep the cows happy and content . . .”
Dave Conrad, Dairy farmer from Penfield Township, Ohio
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| Photo by Kathleen DeMaster |
Thinking about a good night’s sleep, Dave Conrad of Penfield Township, Ohio (population 1,690) is more likely to count cows than sheep. Mr. Conrad is a dairy farmer who will do anything to keep his cows happy. And he has. Mr. Conrad recently bought waterbeds for all of his milk cows. He says the rubber and water-filled mattresses are more comfortable for the cows; there’s less stress on their hocks and knees. And when the cows are comfortable, they produce more milk—substantially more according to Mr. Conrad. He says the $300 per mattress investment was well worth it. Happy cows, happy farmer.
Read more → Ohio cows sleep on waterbeds, milk quality improves, CNN, January 19, 2012 [includes video].
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