The comfort provided by four different cubicle floorings was evaluated with a preference test in relation to winter and summer seasons. The test showed that polyethylene vinyl acetate and polypropylene vinyl acetate mats were preferred during winter, while solid manure and wood shavings assured more comfort than inorganic floorings during summer period. Results obtained suggest that the resting comfort of cubicle floorings may be evaluated also in relation to environmental microchmatic patterns.
Influence of seasonality on the comfort supplied by different materials used as cubicle flooring for dairy cows
DE PALO, Pasquale;TATEO, Alessandra;PADALINO, Barbara;CENTODUCATI, Pasquale
2007-01-01
Abstract
The comfort provided by four different cubicle floorings was evaluated with a preference test in relation to winter and summer seasons. The test showed that polyethylene vinyl acetate and polypropylene vinyl acetate mats were preferred during winter, while solid manure and wood shavings assured more comfort than inorganic floorings during summer period. Results obtained suggest that the resting comfort of cubicle floorings may be evaluated also in relation to environmental microchmatic patterns.File in questo prodotto:
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