Sand Bedding Management Guide
A sand bedding management guide for dairy farms listing steps to handle, install and maintain sand stalls and to manage sand in manure systems.
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The steps on this page
- Choose suitable sand
- Install in stalls to the planned depth
- Rake and level stalls often
- Add sand on a regular schedule
- Keep stalls free of manure
- Watch cow cleanliness
- Manage sand in alleys and pipes
- Plan sand separation or settling
- Record sand use
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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