Wireless sensor network for cattle monitoring system [PDF]
This paper describes a cost effective Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) technology for monitoring the health of dairy cows. By monitoring and understanding the cow individual and herd behaviour, farmers can potentially identify the onset of illness, lameness
Andonovic, I.+4 more
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Production Function Analysis of non-member of Dairy Cooperative Society for Milch cow in district Etawah of U.P. [PDF]
This study covered Cobb douglas production function, Tukey and Kramer analysis on Non members dairy cooperative society for milch cow in district Etawah of U.P.
Chandra, D. A. (Dr)
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A scoring system with 1 to 5 scale was devised to measure body condition of dairy cows at any point during the lactation cycle. Cows were scored on appearance and palpation of back and hind quarters only.
E. Wildman+5 more
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Herd factors associated with dairy cow mortality.
Summary studies of dairy cow removal indicate increasing levels of mortality over the past several decades. This poses a serious problem for the US dairy industry.
Craig S. McConnel+4 more
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The effect of heat waves on dairy cow mortality.
This study investigated the mortality of dairy cows during heat waves. Mortality data (46,610 cases) referred to dairy cows older than 24mo that died on a farm from all causes from May 1 to September 30 during a 6-yr period (2002-2007). Weather data were
A. Vitali+7 more
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We present an innovative methodology that integrates core enzyme identification, protein structural characterization, regulator virtual screening, and functional validation to achieve precise microbiome functional regulation. As a proof of concept, we focused on the regulation of urea decomposition by the rumen microbiota in ruminants. This methodology
Shengguo Zhao+9 more
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Physical and financial characteristics of high input and low input dairy farms in New Zealand : research project for thesis, to be presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Animal Science, Institute of Veterinary Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
In recent years the use of supplements in New Zealand dairy farms has increased, but there is little information about the way in which this extra feed has influenced the dairy system.
Silva-Villacorta, David
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Effect of exposure to Neospora caninum, Salmonella, and Leptospira interrogans serovar Hardjo on the economic performance of Irish dairy herds [PDF]
peer-reviewedThe objective of the current study was to quantify the effects of exposure to Salmonella, Neospora caninum, and Leptospira interrogans serovar Hardjo (L.
O'Doherty, Eugene+3 more
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Diverse Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Dairy Cow Manure
Application of manure from antibiotic-treated animals to crops facilitates the dissemination of antibiotic resistance determinants into the environment.
F. Wichmann+3 more
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Dairy grazing : genetics of the grazing cow [PDF]
"The commodity produced on a dairy farm is milk. The production unit is the cow. For a pasture-based dairy to maximize profits, the cow needs to be able to efficiently convert grazed forages into milk.
Probert, Ted
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