Agrotermos

Preferred term

sand bedding

Unlike organic materials, sand provides a clean and relatively nonporous surface with low organic content, which limits bacterial growth, thus potentially reducing the risk of infections such as mastitis. However, one of the challenges associated with sand bedding is its management, including the cost of manure handling equipment, sand separation from manure, and repairs due to the abrasive nature of sand.

litter for animals

Use of sand as bedding for animals and poultry, not geological feature.

French

Created

2026-08-10T08:01:22

void:inDataset

http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc

Notation

304855eb

litière de sable

Portuguese

Created

2026-08-10T08:25:13

void:inDataset

http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc

Notation

304855eb

cama de areia

Spanish

Created

2026-08-10T08:29:32

void:inDataset

http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc

Notation

304855eb

Cama de arena

URI

http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_304855eb

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