Changes in Dairy Cow Behavior with and without Assistance at Calving

The aim of this study was to characterize calving behavior of dairy cows and to compare the duration and frequency of behaviors for assisted and unassisted dairy cows at calving. Behavioral data from nine hours prior to calving were collected for 35 Holstein-Friesian dairy cows. Cows were continuous...

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Main Authors: Bethan Cavendish, John McDonagh, Georgios Tzimiropoulos, Kimberley R. Slinger, Zoë J. Huggett, Matt J. Bell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/8/722