Boxové ustájení dojnic na farmě ZEVYR, spol. s. r. o.

The aim of this diploma thesis, which focuses on free boxing, was to compare cow's life experiences and evaluate the results of this change in housing. The introductory part introduces the concepts of milk, bovine health, disease prevention and, last but not least, the concept of welfare when changing housing. In the practical part, the impact of changes in cows' accommodation, especially on 1st and 2nd lactation, was assessed. When comparing the results, the higher milk production was, the lower the milk constituents. The impact of the new technology can be assessed as favorable on the basis of the results, which is to be seen as an overall improvement in the level of cattle breeding in the holding. During ethological monitoring of cows it was found that more time spent in the box than with old stabling technology. New housing can be considered better for animal welfare