The effects of parity and stage of lactation on hoof temperature of dairy cows using a thermovision camera
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of the parity and stage of lactation on tissue changes of the dairy cows’ hooves (Holstein; n = 130) and their early detection using the thermovision camera. The parity did not have a significant impact on temperature of the coronary band (CB) for th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Bulgarian |
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University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture
2018-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Central European Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | https://jcea.agr.hr/articles/773453_The_effects_of_parity_and_stage_of_lactation_on_hoof_temperature_of_dairy_cows_using_a_thermovision_camera_en.pdf |
| Summary: | The aim of the study was to determine the effects of the parity and stage of lactation on tissue changes of the dairy cows’ hooves (Holstein; n = 130) and their early detection using the thermovision camera. The parity did not have a significant impact on temperature of the coronary band (CB) for the cows with lesions, although the stage of lactation did (P<0.0001) between first and second parity. For the cows without lesions the parity and stage of lactation had a significant (P<0.01; P<0.0001) influence on the temperature of the CB. The obtained results indicate that stage of lactation has a stronger influence on temperature of coronary band than parity. This knowledge is crucial when using thermovision cameras for detection of the cows which are at risk of lameness. |
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| ISSN: | 1332-9049 |