Eliminative behaviour of dairy cows [PDF]
, 2009 Faeces plays a prominant role in the transmission of three major diseases in housed cows, namely, lameness, mastitis and Johne’s disease (Amory et al., 2006; Hughes, 1999; Anon., 2002).
Whistance, Lindsay
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Pregnancy Obstructs Involution Stage II of the Mammary Gland in Cows: General Biological Implications [PDF]
, 2007 *Background* Repeated research findings over the last 4 decades show that involution of mammary glands in dairy cows did not regress to same extend as that noticed in other mammalian species. *Methodology/Principal Findings ...
Ana-Maria Anug +3 more
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Smaller scale New Zealand dairy farmers: long term plans and key challenges [PDF]
, 2016 Farmer wellbeing has been defined as “a dynamic process that gives people a sense of how their lives are evolving” (Nimpagariste & Culver, 2010). In order to support and enhance the wellbeing of farmers in New Zealand, the farmers’ goals, future plans ...
Nuthall, Peter +2 more
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Postpartum uterine diseases in dairy cows : a review with emphasis on subclinical endometritis [PDF]
, 2016 In this review, updated and precise definitions of the most common postpartum uterine diseases in dairy cows are provided. An aberrant uterine environment at inappropriate stages of the reproductive cycle inflicts damage to gametes and zygotes, impairing
Bogado Pascottini, Osvaldo Américo +1 more
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Artificial Intelligence—Assisted Monitoring of Water Usage for Cooling Cows on a Dairy Farm
AnimalsHigh-yielding lactating cows generate considerable internal heat, making thermoregulation challenging in warm conditions. Traditionally, sprinkler systems have cooled dairy cows by spraying water droplets onto their skin to aid heat dissipation ...
Fernando Valle +2 more
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The epidemiology of mastitis in Australian dairy cattle : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Veterinary Studies (Epidemiology) [PDF]
, 2000 This study represents an aggregation of knowledge on mastitis within the Australian dairy industry. Aspects of the epidemiology and economics of mastitis have been collated and areas of missing knowledge identified.
Shephard, Richard William
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Comparison of milk production from clover-based and fertilizer-N-based grassland [PDF]
, 2009 peer-reviewedFunding for this study was provided by the Irish National Development Plan and the Irish Dairy Levy.This study, conducted over four years (2003–2006), compared herbage production, nutritive value of herbage, the length of the grazing season ...
Casey, I.A. +2 more
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Effects of Using Mechanical Brushes on the Productive Performance of Dairy Cows
Veterinary SciencesIntensive farming can reduce production costs and maximize animal production efficiency; however, it also causes many adverse effects on the welfare of dairy cows.
Hanbing Li +10 more
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The Incidence of Repeat Breeding in Dairy Cows Under Tropical Condition [PDF]
, 2012 The objective of this study was to investigate the incidence of repeat breeding in dairy cows under tropical condition. This was a preliminary study conducted in Sinjai Regency, Indonesia.
Asja, M. A. (M) +3 more
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Wenig Konzentratfutter an deutsche Bio-Milchkühe [PDF]
, 2015 In the organic industry the usage of concentrates to feed dairy cows is discussed controversially. In the present study it was evaluated how many German Bioland farmers use none or few concentrates for dairy cows.
Volling, Otto
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