Characteristics and variability of udder scores of Simmental first calving heifers [PDF]
Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry, 2021 Visual assessment and recognition of milk performance traits of cows are preliminary indicators of milk yield, longevity, as well as reproductive abilities of the animal, which is very important from the aspect of economy of milk production. Deficiencies
Nikšić Dragan +6 more
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Veterinary Sciences, 2022 In the present work, the prevalence, etiological factors and effective treatment scheme of mastitis in cows of dairy farms “Balke” and “Madi-R” in Eastern Kazakhstan were investigated. In total, 210 heads were investigated on two farms.
Nurzhamal Mukhamadieva +6 more
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Genetic correlations among somatic cell scores, productive life, and type traits from the United States and udder health measures from Denmark and Sweden [PDF]
, 1998 Sire genetic evaluations for protein yield, somatic cell score (SCS), productive life, and udder type traits from the US were correlated with sire evaluations for udder health from Denmark and Sweden and then the correlations were adjusted for accuracies
Banos, G +3 more
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Response to somatic cell count-based selection for mastitis resistance in a divergent selection experiment in sheep [PDF]
, 2009 A divergent selection experiment in sheep was implemented to study the consequences of log-transformed somatic cell score (SCS)-based selection on resistance to natural intramammary infections.
Aurel, Marie-Rose +6 more
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Development of a methodology to describe udder conformation in sows
Animal, 2016 The aim of this study was to develop a methodology to measure sow udder conformation to use in studying the correlation between udder traits and piglet survival, health and performance.
A. Balzani, H.J. Cordell, S.A. Edwards
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γδ-TCR+ CD2- lymphocytes are recruited into bovine mammary gland after stimulation
Veterinární Medicína, 2006 γδ-T-Cell Receptor (TCR) lymphocytes were detected in mammary gland lavages collected from 10 clinically healthy virgin heifers before and after intramammary stimulation with synthetic muramyl dipeptide analogue. Using two-colour flow cytometry, CD2+ and
M. Faldyna +4 more
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Mastitis vaccines in dairy cows: Recent developments and recommendations of application [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2017 The objective of this review article was to summarize the most recent clinical field trials that have been published evaluating the use of different types of vaccines against mastitis pathogens in dairy cows.
Zuhair Bani Ismail
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Comparison of performance and fitness traits in German Angler, Swedish Red and Swedish Polled with Holstein dairy cattle breeds under organic production [PDF]
, 2020 Although the use of local breeds is recommended by organic regulations, breed comparisons performed under organic production conditions with similar production intensities are scarce.
Bieber, A. +6 more
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Pilot study into milk haptoglobin as an indicator of udder health in heifers after calving [PDF]
, 2018 Mastitis, inflammation of the mammary gland, is often caused by intramammary infection with bacterial organisms. It impacts on dairy cattle welfare, production, udder health and longevity in the herd.
Campbell, M. +6 more
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Review on Subclinical Mastitis in Dairy Camels [PDF]
Journal of Applied Veterinary SciencesCamels play a crucial role as multipurpose animals, providing milk and meat and serving as a means of transportation. They serve as a financial reserve for pastoralists and hold significant cultural and social value. Camel milk, known for its exceptional
Khaled Djeddi +6 more
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