Well seriously, if the farmers see actual health benefits for the cows, ie less sores == less antibiotics to treat sores, less crap getting into the milk and meat, generally more robust cows putting more body energy to milk and body mass instead of fighting off infections, then there’s a real benefit to the farmer and the cows.
I am all for a better quality of life for the cows and the farmer. If they think there’s a better benefit in the long run, and they’ve figured out how they can work year-round - and I doubt there’s any antifreeze in them because cows would drink from a rip and die - then kudos to them.
“...if it makes ‘em happier, at over $3K a pop, good deal.”
Looks like the dairy in question paid a little over $300.
