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Research investigated the effects of supplemental in-stall LED lighting on dairy cattle preferences and behavior. By testing three LED light colors—white, yellow-green, and blue—the study aimed to determine whether cows exhibited a preference for specific light conditions in free-stall...
Newborn dairy calves face significant challenges during winter as they transition from the warmth of the womb to colder external temperatures. Cold stress can negatively impact their health, growth, and overall wellbeing. A recent study investigated whether providing heated...
Monitoring dairy cow behavior is essential for health management and overall welfare. Behaviors such as standing, lying, eating, and drinking provide key indicators of well-being—prolonged lying can signal hoof disease, while reduced food intake may indicate digestive issues. Traditionally...
Source: Scientific Reports
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When weaning offspring, female mammals limit nursing opportunities. This study aimed to investigate whether imposing a gradual reduction in daily contact time, by separating cows from their calves as an attempt to stimulate weaning, reduced dairy cows’...
The temperament of dairy cows plays a role in milk yield and quality, but research has been inconsistent. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis examined how cow temperament affects milk production, focusing on daily and total milk yield.
Researchers analyzed...
Advances in computer vision are enhancing dairy cattle welfare monitoring by enabling precise detection of posture transitions, such as lying-to-standing movements. A recent study conducted in a Swedish freestall barn housing 183 cows tested a multiview computer vision system...
Source: Science Direct
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Sustainable dairy and beef production provides environmental, economic, and social values that can potentially be maximized by optimizing herd management strategies. The length of a dairy cow’s life is affected by, and affects, all three pillars of...
As demand for sustainable farming practices rises, pasture-based dairy herds are expanding globally. Precision dairy technologies are increasingly valuable to grazing dairy farms, providing critical data on animal welfare and improving operational efficiency while reducing costs. These technologies, including...
Source: Journal of Dairy Science
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Genetic selection could be a tool to help improve the health and welfare of calves; however, to date, there is limited research on the genetics of calfhood diseases. This study aimed to understand the current...
Source: Journal of Animal Science
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Calf management and health are essential for setting up the foundation of a productive cow. The objectives of this study were to estimate the impact of preweaning practices on milk production parameters while accounting for an...
