Cattle Brushes: Clean Skin and Fit Cows in the Barn

Cattle Brushes: Species-Appropriate Coat Care and Wellbeing

Cattle have a natural need to rub and scratch themselves. In the barn, however, they often lack suitable, safe areas for this, which is why they sometimes damage barn equipment. A cattle brush offers the ideal solution for living out this natural behaviour. Regular brushing frees the coat from dirt and parasites and simultaneously stimulates blood circulation, which can positively influence health and even milk yield.

What Matters When Choosing a Brush

Depending on the herd size and available space, there are various systems. You should consider the following:

• Design: There are non-powered, rigid brushes for simple mounting on walls or posts, as well as fully automatic, electric swinging brushes that turn on automatically upon contact and massage the animal optimally.
• Bristle Quality: High-quality bristles made of polyamide or polypropylene wear evenly, retain their shape for a long time, and guarantee thorough, long-lasting cleaning.
• Safety: Electric models must have an automatic stop function when encountering resistance to strictly prevent injuries and trapped tails.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best place to mount the brush?
In the loose housing barn, the brush should be mounted freely accessible in a spacious area so that even lower-ranking animals can reach it without causing traffic jams or territorial fights.

How high must the brush be hung?
The mounting height depends on the withers height of the animals. The cow must be able to comfortably reach the brush head with her back and head to rub herself extensively.