Headlocks
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-012992
Self-locking stanchions along a feed alley in which cows voluntarily enter the head slot when going to eat. All cows may be held until herd health work is completed, and then all cows may be simultaneously released. Headlocks may be adjusted to remain open, allowing cows to come an go at will, when restraining the cows is not necessary.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-012992 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Chemicals, toxics and pesticides |
| References | Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Self-locking stanchions along a feed alley in which cows voluntarily enter the head slot when going to eat. All cows may be held until herd health work is completed, and then all cows may be simultaneously released. Headlocks may be adjusted to remain open, allowing cows to come an go at will, when restraining the cows is not necessary.",
"subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
"references": [
"Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture"
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}
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