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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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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Series: | Agriculture |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/8/11/182 |