Abstract
The aim of this study was to estimate the physical workload and strain of dairy farming in loose housing barns. The study group consisted of 10 male and 10 female farmers aged 29–45 years. The measurements were done during one-evening work period lasting about 2h. The physical load and strain of milking, feeding and removing manure and spreading of bedding were analyzed by measuring heart rate (HR), work postures (OWAS) and perceived exertion (RPE). This study showed that milking was light work and feeding was moderately heavy work for the cardiorespiratory system in loose housing barns. Feeding calves and removing manure and spreading bedding required the most loading work postures for the back. Relevance to industryThe results can be used when attempts are made to reduce the workload of farmers working in loose housing barns.
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