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Cows in luxury: Germany’s first cow garden” opens in Kreischa!
Dresden opens its first “cow garden” for 630 dairy cows and invests 6.9 million euros in animal-friendly husbandry and modern technology.
Cows in luxury: Germany’s first cow garden” opens in Kreischa!
In Kleincarsdorf, a small town in Kreischa, a milestone in German agriculture was set earlier this week. Dresdner Vorgebirgs Agrar AG inaugurated the first “cow garden” in Germany here. This innovative stable concept offers space for up to 630 dairy cows and 145 calves and is designed to focus on the animals' natural needs, reports Radio Dresden.
The idea behind the cow garden comes directly from the Netherlands, where a similar concept is already being successfully implemented. The stable impresses not only with its size of around 10,000 square meters, but also with its well-thought-out architecture. A special roof construction and open sides promote daylight and fresh air, which improves the stable climate and reduces heat stress for the animals.
The natural approach
A particularly beautiful feature of the cow garden are the planted islands that are created in the outdoor area. These natural retreats not only improve the stable climate, but also actively contribute to the health and performance of the cows. The floor, called the “High Welfare Floor,” is soft and moisture-permeable, which provides a high level of comfort for the animals.
Another innovative aspect is the integration of robotics into daily operations. Milking, feeding and manure removal are carried out by modern robot technology. This ensures more efficient processes and greater animal welfare, according to experts in the field of robotics in animal husbandry Eurotier highlighted.
Challenges and opportunities
Despite the positive aspects, there were some challenges. Legal disputes with the community caused delays and increased the costs of the project. A total of around 6.9 million euros were invested in the construction, with a significant part of this sum being borne by the Free State of Saxony through the “Agriculture, Innovation, Knowledge Transfer” funding guideline.
Dresdner Vorgebirgs Agrar AG has shown a good hand with this approach and shows how modern technologies and sustainable concepts can be successfully combined with each other. The project plays a pioneering role in animal husbandry in Germany and could serve as a model for future stable projects. Also on the website SID commercial machines The topic of animal husbandry of the future is discussed and illustrates the trend towards greater animal welfare and efficiency in agriculture.