Novel enrichment reduces boredom-associated behaviours in housed dairy cows

Russell, Alison L.; Randall, Laura V.; Eyre, Nikki; Kaler, Jasmeet; Green, Martin J.

doi:10.3168/jdsc.2023-0475

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Using Object-Oriented Simulation to Assess the Impact of the Frequency and Accuracy of Mobility Scoring on the Estimation of Epidemiological Parameters for Lameness in Dairy Herds (2024)
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Mobility scoring data can be used to estimate the prevalence, incidence, and duration of lameness in dairy herds. Mobility scoring is often performed infrequently with variable sensitivity, but how this impacts the estimation of lameness parameters i... Read More about Using Object-Oriented Simulation to Assess the Impact of the Frequency and Accuracy of Mobility Scoring on the Estimation of Epidemiological Parameters for Lameness in Dairy Herds.

Predictive modelling of deviation from expected milk yield in transition cows on automatic milking systems (2024)
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Novel enrichment reduces boredom-associated behaviours in housed dairy cows (2024)
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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 behaviours in housed dairy cows.