Thromboelastography in healthy dairy cows [PDF]
Journal of Dairy Science, 2014 Thromboelastography is a whole blood-based coagulation assay that can be used to investigate hypocoagulability and hypercoagulability, as seen with thromboembolic diseases and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Numerous coagulopathies due to different causes are reported in cows.
Sommerey, Cora-Costanze +5 more
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Insemination factors affecting the conception rate in seasonal calving Holstein-Friesian cows [PDF]
, 2003 peer-reviewedDifferences in conception rate to first service between artificial inseminations (AI) carried out by commercial AI operators (CAI) or do-it-yourself operators (DIY), between natural service (NAT) and AI, between different AI sires, and ...
Mee, John F +13 more
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Exploring the Impact of Meat Alternative Labeling Regulations on the U.S. Meat Consumption Patterns
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The global demand for conventional meat continues to rise, but it is also associated with substantial environmental and health challenges. In response, meat alternatives have gained popularity, sparking debates over meat alternative labeling regulations. This study investigates the effects of meat alternative labeling regulations in the United
Jeong Hun Ji, Sang Hyeon Lee
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Accounting for animal health in efficiency analysis: An application to Swedish dairy farms
American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract Poor animal health is a central concern in modern livestock production. Despite the necessity to incorporate animal health in efficiency analysis, the theoretical and empirical developments are limited on this subject. This article appropriately characterizes the axiomatic properties of animal health within a production framework.
Frederic Ang +3 more
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Siliao yanjiu, 2023 The experiment was to study the effect of rumen-passed capsicum oleoresin on serum antioxidant index, serum immune index and serum hormone level of dairy cows.
SONG Yi-feng +6 more
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Serum lipolysaccharide concentrations of dairy cows in pre- and postpartum period and with subclinical laminitis [PDF]
Journal of Central European AgricultureThe aim of this study was to compare the LPS blood concentrations and metabolic status in the peripartum period and in the late lactation phase in dairy cows.
Pavel Gomulec, Pavol Mudroň
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A focus group study exploring dairy farmers’ perspectives of cull cow management in Ontario, Canada
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 IntroductionMaintaining the welfare of cull dairy cows from the farm to slaughter is an ongoing challenge for the dairy industry. Recent research suggests that some cull dairy cows within the marketing system are in physical states that are below ...
Joanne Marshall +12 more
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Descriptive, comparative, and functional anatomy of the facial musculature in cattle (Bos taurus)
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract Facial expressions can provide insight into animal emotions and pain, but no standardized system for assessing the entire facial display in cattle (Bos taurus Linnaeus) exists. The Facial Action Coding System (FACS), originally developed for humans, identifies distinct facial movements based on mimetic muscles.
Maja Söderlind +6 more
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α-Tocopherol in plasma and milk from organically managed dairy cows fed natural or synthetic vitamin E or seaweed [PDF]
, 2012 The objective was to compare the effects of supplementing lactating dairy cows with synthetic (All-rac), natural (RRR) α-tocopheryl acetate or seaweed with a control on the concentration of α-tocopherol in blood and milk.
Steinshamn, Håvard +3 more
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Some blood parameters in dairy cows with fatty liver syndrome [PDF]
Eurasian Journal of Veterinary SciencesIn this study, a total of 23 dairy cows were used. Blood and liver biopsy samples were obtained from eoxh animal before and after calving. Plasma total lipid, the percentages of different leucocyte types and fatty infiltration of the liver were estimated
Some blood parameters in dairy cows with fatty liver syndrome
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