What Type of Sand Works Best: Choosing the Right Sand for Comfortable and Healthy Dairy Cow Bedding

What Type of Sand Works Best: Choosing the Right Sand for Comfortable and Healthy Dairy Cow Bedding

February 27, 2025 | 2:00 PM EST/1:00 PM CST

Sand is often regarded as the "gold standard" for dairy cow bedding, but not all sand is suitable for recycling and reuse. When selecting the right grade of sand for bedding, there are several factors that need to be considered to ensure both cow health and comfort, while allowing the ability to maximize sand reclamation. The way a dairy farm handles sand-laden manure also plays a crucial role in determining the ideal sand grade. In this webinar, Renee Schrift, Director of Global Sales - Agricultural Systems, explores which type of sand will keep your cows healthy and productive, while also enabling you to recycle more sand and reduce costs for your dairy farm.

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Renee Schrift, Global Director of Sales – Agricultural Systems

Renee Schrift is the Global Director of Sales – Agricultural Systems for McLanahan Corporation. Since joining the company in January 2001, Schrift has worked to expand McLanahan’s customer base and dealer network, and she continues to serve as a resource for dairy producers. She now leads the Agricultural Systems business unit, further developing the global growth of the brand. Schrift attended The Pennsylvania State University, where she attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy and Animal Science. Renee, her husband and three children reside in Summerhill, Pennsylvania. They opened Schrift Quality Meats on their farm in 2021, offering the area their farm-raised frozen beef and pork products.

Connect with Renee on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-schrift-ba859573/