Sand bedding is often a trusted choice for dairies to provide cow comfort and promote udder and joint health. Dairies who bed with sand also understand the importance of managing their sand-laden manure and the impacts sand has on different areas of their dairy. However, even dairies that do not use sand bedding still deal with the unseen challenges of nuisance sand. This sand will infiltrate manure systems through feed, equipment and environmental exposure, creating hidden operational headaches. Proactive manure management strategies can help you remove sand from your manure. It’s important to properly manage sand-laden manure to significantly reduce the impact of sand, helping to preserve the longevity of your equipment, your manure system’s performance and the quality of your bedding.
