Adjustable-width cow cubicle Flex air stall

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Cow-Welfare’s Flex Air Stall, like the regular Flex Stall, is a flexible solution that guarantees high cow comfort and improved welfare in your barn. The difference between Flex Stalls and Flex Air Stalls is that this product combines the benefits of ventilation with high-quality flex stalls. Imagine a hot summer day – you’ve turned on the ventilation system to give your cows some cooling and fresh air. There’s just one problem: The airflow is better near the feeding table, which makes the cows prefer to stand there. This isn’t efficient for milk production or cow health. With Cow-Welfare’s Flex Air Stall, you will get ventilation for your cows, right where it is most needed: in the cubicle. The Flex Air Stall will reduce the risk of your cows experiencing heat stress, and it will help remove stagnant and poor-quality air from the barn. Why choose ventilation in the cubicle? Many dairy farmers associate the summer months with heat stress and therefore also a decrease in milk yield for their cows. Cows thrive best in temperatures between -4 and 18°C (25-65°F) and signs of heat stress can appear at 20°C (68°F). One of the downsides of a heated barn is that the cow will seek areas with better airflow, which normally will be higher up or near open doors and windows. This results in increased cow traffic, a higher risk of stress among the cows, and many cows remaining standing instead of ruminating and resting in the cubicle. This leads to an increased risk of decline in performance, as well as hoof and udder diseases, due to immune deficiencies caused by heat stress.