Outputs (9)

Identification of Predictive Biomarkers of Lameness in Transition Dairy Cows (2024)
Journal Article
Cardoso, A. S., Whitby, A., Green, M. J., Kim, D.-H., & Randall, L. V. (2024). Identification of Predictive Biomarkers of Lameness in Transition Dairy Cows. Animals, 14(14), Article 2030. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14142030

The aim of this study was to identify with a high level of confidence metabolites previously identified as predictors of lameness and understand their biological relevance by carrying out pathway analyses. For the dairy cattle sector, lameness is a m... Read More about Identification of Predictive Biomarkers of Lameness in Transition Dairy Cows.

Novel enrichment reduces boredom-associated behaviors in housed dairy cows (2024)
Journal Article
Russell, A. L., Randall, L. V., Eyre, N., Kaler, J., & Green, M. J. (2024). Novel enrichment reduces boredom-associated behaviors in housed dairy cows. JDS Communications, 5(5), 452-456. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2023-0475

There is currently societal interest and concern for dairy cow welfare. It has been suggested that boredom poses a welfare issue for dairy cows, particularly when presented with extended disposable time in housed environments that lack stimuli. Farm... Read More about Novel enrichment reduces boredom-associated behaviors in housed dairy cows.

Predicting lameness in dairy cattle using untargeted liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and machine learning (2023)
Journal Article
Randall, L. V., Kim, D.-H., Abdelrazig, S. M., Bollard, N. J., Hemingway-Arnold, H., Hyde, R. M., …Green, M. J. (2023). Predicting lameness in dairy cattle using untargeted liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and machine learning. Journal of Dairy Science, 106(10), 7033-7042. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-23118

Lameness in dairy cattle is a highly prevalent condition that impacts on the health and welfare of dairy cows. Prompt detection and implementation of effective treatment is important for managing lameness. However, major limitations are associated wi... Read More about Predicting lameness in dairy cattle using untargeted liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and machine learning.

Use of qualitative behavioural assessment to investigate affective states of housed dairy cows under different environmental conditions (2023)
Journal Article
Russell, A. L., Randall, L. V., Kaler, J., Eyre, N., & Green, M. J. (2023). Use of qualitative behavioural assessment to investigate affective states of housed dairy cows under different environmental conditions. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10, Article 1099170. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1099170

In addition to the reduction of suboptimal welfare, there is now a need to provide farmed animals with positive opportunities to provide confidence that they have experienced a life worth living. Diversification of the environment through environment... Read More about Use of qualitative behavioural assessment to investigate affective states of housed dairy cows under different environmental conditions.

Effects of routine treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at calving and when lame on the future probability of lameness and culling in dairy cows: A randomized controlled trial (2022)
Journal Article
Wilson, J., Green, M., Randall, L., Rutland, C., Bell, N., Hemingway-Arnold, H., …Huxley, J. (2022). Effects of routine treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at calving and when lame on the future probability of lameness and culling in dairy cows: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Dairy Science, 105(7), 6041-6054. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-21329

Claw horn lesions (CHL) are reported as the most common cause of lameness in intensive dairy systems. Despite their prevalence, the underlying pathological mechanisms and preventive strategies for CHL remain poorly understood. Recent advances have po... Read More about Effects of routine treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at calving and when lame on the future probability of lameness and culling in dairy cows: A randomized controlled trial.

Use of statistical modelling to investigate the pathogenesis of claw horn disruption lesions in dairy cattle (2018)
Journal Article
Randall, L., Green, M., & Huxley, J. (2018). Use of statistical modelling to investigate the pathogenesis of claw horn disruption lesions in dairy cattle. Veterinary Journal, 238, 41-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.07.002

Claw horn disruption lesions (CHDLs) in dairy cattle account for a large proportion of lameness. The aim of this review is to provide an update on the evidence surrounding the pathogenesis of CHDLs, in the context of how statistical modelling has con... Read More about Use of statistical modelling to investigate the pathogenesis of claw horn disruption lesions in dairy cattle.

The contribution of previous lameness events and body condition score to the occurrence of lameness in dairy herds: a study of 2 herds (2017)
Journal Article
Randall, L., Green, M., Green, L., Chagunda, M., Mason, C., Archer, S., & Huxley, J. (2018). The contribution of previous lameness events and body condition score to the occurrence of lameness in dairy herds: a study of 2 herds. Journal of Dairy Science, 101(2), https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13439

It has been demonstrated that low body condition and previous occurrence of lameness increase the risk of future lameness in dairy cows. To date the population attributable fraction (PAF), which provides an estimate of the contribution that a risk fa... Read More about The contribution of previous lameness events and body condition score to the occurrence of lameness in dairy herds: a study of 2 herds.

Lameness in dairy heifers; impacts of hoof lesions present around first calving on future lameness, milk yield and culling risk (2016)
Journal Article
Randall, L., Green, M. J., Chagunda, M., Mason, C., Green, L., & Huxley, J. (in press). Lameness in dairy heifers; impacts of hoof lesions present around first calving on future lameness, milk yield and culling risk. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 133, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2016.09.006

The importance of lameness in primiparous dairy heifers is increasingly recognised. Although it is accepted that clinical lameness in any lactation increases the risk of future lameness, the impact of foot lesions during the first lactation on long-t... Read More about Lameness in dairy heifers; impacts of hoof lesions present around first calving on future lameness, milk yield and culling risk.

Low body condition predisposes cattle to lameness: An 8-year study of one dairy herd (2015)
Journal Article
Rndall, L., Green, M., Chagunda, M., Mason, C., Archer, S., Green, L., & Huxley, J. (2015). Low body condition predisposes cattle to lameness: An 8-year study of one dairy herd. Journal of Dairy Science, 98(6), https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-8863

Lameness in dairy cows is a multifactorial and progressive disease with complex interactions between risk factors contributing to its occurrence. Detailed records were obtained from one United Kingdom dairy herd over an 8-yr period. Weekly locomotion... Read More about Low body condition predisposes cattle to lameness: An 8-year study of one dairy herd.