Why A Brush?

Research Proves Benefits of Cow brushes:

Research indicates a clear benefit of brushes, both to the cow and the farm. Cows are highly motivated by the bliss they get from a brush. Anywhere from 85 to 100 percent of cows will use a brush daily if it is available to them, according to one German study.

Goats love our brushes too! Click here to find out more (PDF).

Proven to Increase Milk Production

A field study conducted by Cornell University supports the blissful benefits of brushes. This study showed that cows with access to a brush

  • Produced approximately 1 kg (2 lbs.) more milk than their brushless counter-parts. Although the reasons for this increase is unclear, there are some logical assumptions.

  • Cows LOVE BRUSHES! They want to get up and relieve tension by getting a massage from their brush and go grab a bite to eat at the same time.

  • Brushes leave cows feeling refreshed, and their coats clean and shiny. You love seeing those bright, clean cows!

  • And those cleaner hides may be part of why cows with brushes see less incidence of mastitis.

Read the full article here.

Cows are motivated by a brush

Recently, a study was conducted in British Columbia showing cows’ motivation to access a brush. In the study:


Cows were tested for desire to access fresh food, a brush and open space.

  • A weighted gate showed motivation by increasing the weight to find the cows’ maximum effort levels.

  • Cows showed a similar desire to get to their fresh feed as they did to get to the brush.

The result? A mechanical brush is an important resource for cows. It’s on a similar level as fresh feed.

Read the full article here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Cow comfort, stress reduction, hygiene.

  • Cornell university had a study showing 1-2 lb higher production when a brush was placed in groups of 50-60 cows.

  • In smaller (recommended) group sizes no reason not to see 4-5 years of life.

  • Yes, brushes come in both voltages.

  • You can, but a protective cover needs to go over the unit for keeping moisture out of the motor/gearbox area.

  • No, we do not offer a system to attach or place over units.

  • End walls and crossovers are the logical areas for them.

  • It is possible, but the system will sense pressure and stop. It will then reverse to unwrap.

  • Yes, 2-years or 10,000 hours. Whatever comes first.

  • Yes you can, it’s a special order and will take extra time and additional costs.

  • Yes, many beef operations have Bliss Brushes in barns.