Increasing of Posture Changes as Indicator of Imminent Calving in Dairy Cows

The careful monitoring of cows helps minimise pain and distress during calving; moreover, knowing the exact time of birth is important to ensure timely assistance and the adequate ingestion of colostrum by the calf. However, direct visual observation is time-consuming, and the continuous presence of...

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Main Authors: Marisanna Speroni, Massimo Malacarne, Federico Righi, Piero Franceschi, Andrea Summer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/8/11/182