Did you know that there are more cows in Britain than there are people in Birmingham and Manchester put together?
What is a slurry tank?
On many farms, slurry (a combination of cow manure and water from washing the milking parlour) is stored in a special tank until it is ready to be applied to the land as fertiliser for plants. At certain times of the year slurry cannot be spread due to weather and environmental conditions.
Find out more about the different ways farmers make use of manure.
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Cows use their tongues to pick up grass
Caring for cows
Keeping cows healthy and happy are the top priorities for every
dairy farmer, and farmers take great pride in caring for their
cows.
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