Effects of free-choice pasture access on lameness recovery and behavior of lame dairy cattle
ABSTRACT: Lameness is a common condition in dairy cows. Free-choice access to pasture may benefit lame cows by providing a softer and more comfortable lying and standing surface; however, the effects of this system on lameness have not yet been explored. We evaluated whether a 7-wk period of free-ch...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dairy Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030222003368 |