The Effect of Hock Injury Laterality and Lameness on Lying Behaviors and Lying Laterality in Holstein Dairy Cows
Lactating dairy cattle divide their lying equally between their left side and their right side. However, discomfort, such as pregnancy and cannulation, can cause a cow to shift lying side preference. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of lameness and hock injuries on lying behav...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/7/11/86 |