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  • A dairy cow weighs on average kg. This puts a considerable strain on her hooves and legwork. Therefore, the cows must lie down and rest at least hours a day. A well-rested cow often eats more and drinks more water. A cow that can lie down well also produces more milk. When a cow is lying down % more blood flows through the udder. A cow also preferably ruminates lying down, approximately % of the total rumination period.