The Relation between Milk Lactose Concentration and the Rumination, Feeding, and Locomotion Behavior of Early-Lactation Dairy Cows

This study hypothesizes that higher in-line milk lactose concentrations are indicative of enhanced dairy cow behaviors—including increased rumination, feeding, and locomotion activities—reflecting superior overall health and well-being. It posits that fluctuations in milk lactose levels have a subst...

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Main Authors: Ramūnas Antanaitis, Karina Džermeikaitė, Justina Krištolaitytė, Akvilė Girdauskaitė, Samanta Arlauskaitė, Kotryna Tolkačiovaitė, Walter Baumgartner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/6/836