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Bedding Lime Benefits Carn Quarries, Ederney 29 th June 2013
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Bovine Mastitis Bovine Mastitis is infection caused by bacteria entering the cows udder section, causing a loss in production from a particular teat(s). Bacteria enters the udder when animal is lying, and is contributed mainly by wet, dirty bedding. Traditional bedding methods consist of sawdust/ straw which harbours harmful bacteria.
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Lime as a Bovine Bedding Additive Limestone Filler consists of Calcium Carbonate (CaCO 3 ) This material has an alkaline effect which inhibits bacterial growth. The Ph for this material is in the range of Ph. 9 This material has a significant drying effect which also has a detrimental impact on bacterial growth.
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Examples of bedding systems. Combination of sawdust and lime provides dry comfortable bedding system. Dry and clean,making it less hospitable for bacteria growth.
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Examples of bedding systems. Udder exposed to dirt and bacteria. Possible infection risk
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Limestone Bedding Trial Four farmers were selected in the local area, all employing different bedding systems. A free sample of the material was delivered to them and were asked to carry out a month long trial. After the month, a questionnaire was carried out to confirm the results they had noticed from using the material.
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Feedback – Benefits and Advantages Works well in two most common bedding systems, either mattress system or in combination with sawdust. “Very powerful drying effect” – keeps bedding clean and dry for longer; consequently this keeps bacteria counts lower. More user friendly to animals and farmers alike, due to a lower alkaline effect. One customer had test results showing a lower bacterial cell counts after using the lime bedding.
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Further possible use’s for Lime Bedding. Silo pit coverage systems are moving away from waste tyres due to legislation. Possible use as a ballast material for “Securicover” system. Feasibility as acidity regulator in grassland systems to be checked.
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