Dairy goat usage of flooring types varied by material, slope and slat width

摘要: Abstract Barn flooring and bedding management are two critical issues in intensive dairy goat facilities. This study aimed at identifying the most appropriate seasonal floorings through observation of behavioral characteristics goats. Four different trials were carried out seasons (summer winter). Wooden rubber compared 1st trial; solid wood slatted wooden 2nd 5% 10% sloped floors 3rd trial, 5-cm 10-cm wide slats 4th trial. A total 20 polled Turkish Saanen goats 3-years age used experiments. During temperature relative humidity measurements taken morning hours, also scored for dirtiness. The floor dirtiness scores did not vary significantly by season or x type (P > 0.05). While there no significant differences trials, had relatively lower than other (P ≤ 0.05). Goats spent majority their time lying (74.88%) observed to favor reclining onto pen fences while lying. behavior regarding any However, varied according all (P ≤ 0.0396). lay mostly over straw followed material, surface slope, which rates close that (P ≥ 0.05). In trial 4, demonstrated both types (5 cm 10 cm) more floor, 10 cm 5 cm slats. standing (trials 2 4) this study, was primarily chosen Following bedding, largely opted they showed liking floors.