Lameness Detection in Dairy Cows: Part 1. How to Distinguish between Non-Lame and Lame Cows Based on Differences in Locomotion or Behavior

Lameness Detection in Dairy Cows: Part 1. How to Distinguish between Non-Lame and Lame Cows Based on Differences in Locomotion or Behavior

Due to its detrimental effect on cow welfare, health and production, lameness in dairy cows has received quite a lot of attention in the last few decades—not only in terms of prevention and treatment of lameness but also in terms of detection, as early treatment might decrease the number of severely...

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Main Authors: Annelies Van Nuffel, Ingrid Zwertvaegher, Liesbet Pluym, Stephanie Van Weyenberg, Vivi M. Thorup, Matti Pastell, Bart Sonck, Wouter Saeys
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
lameness
dairy cattle
cow gait
behavior
visual locomotion scoring
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/5/3/0387

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