The combination of ethics, sustainability and economy were the focus of the development of CowMotion. Lameness is the third leading cause of culling in dairy cows. On the one hand claw disease is a painful and heavy burden for the animals, on the other hand claw diseases lead to economic deficits in the farm and even affect the environment. In the case of sick animals, milk production is not only reduced for a short time, but there can be a long-term reduction in lifetime efficiency.
A quick recovery and longer lifespan has a positive impact on the environment and causes less CO2 emissions. CowMotion and sustainability?
Lameness in cows is a global ethical and economic problem
Every third dairy cow in Germany suffers from a hoof disease and becomes lame.
Source:
PraeRi (2020): Tiergesundheit, Hygiene und Biosicherheit in deutschen Milchkuhbetrieben – eine Prävalenzstudie (PraeRi);
Final Report, 30.06.2020
30% of dairy cows that leave the farm leave because of lameness.
"Avoid suffering. Best possible therapy for the animal. Sustainable management."
This principle forms the basis for the development of CowMotion. A wide variety of factors were taken into account and combined into a high-tech product.
A healthy cow is an economic added value for the farmer. Hoof diseases alone are directly or indirectly responsible for 50% of the annual replacement.
When used consistently, CowMotion offers decisive advantages for the owner.
Less milk loss
More lactations
Longer Life Cycle
Fewer departures
No early slaughter
Lower treatment costs
Improved climate balance
Fewer cows needed
