According to an MU Extension expert, compost barns offer the same benefits as traditional free stall barns but are less expensive and require less maintenance.

The value of housing for dairy cows has been a frequent topic of discussion over the years. Some believe a low cost, low input production system –– like blue sky housing –– will lead to a more favorable bottom line than a system that invests in an expensive housing structure. An opposing philosophy is that an investment in a barn for cows is a good one that will solve many herd management problems and result in increased profitability.

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