Cleaning system for cows' hooves uses shallow irrigated troughs to decontaminate hooves as cow stands in feeding stall

摘要

When the cow is placed in the stall, her rear hooves stand in channels formed by a metal structure above a tray (2). High pressure jets spray the hooves removing mud, feces, etc. The jet pumps are actuated by switches which detect the weight of the animal. The ends of the channels are covered by rubber flaps which allow water to leave but will not damage the animal.