Mammary Cistern Size during the Dry Period in Healthy Dairy Cows: A Preliminary Study for an Ultrasonographic Evaluation

Mammary Cistern Size during the Dry Period in Healthy Dairy Cows: A Preliminary Study for an Ultrasonographic Evaluation

We evaluated the udder cistern (UC) size during the dry period using ultrasound. Forty healthy quarters were evaluated in both the longitudinal and cross-section of the UC. Quarters were evaluated at the drying-off (T0) and 24 h later (T1), then regularly until the end of the dry period (T7–T58), du...

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Main Authors: Francesca Bonelli, Chiara Orsetti, Luca Turini, Valentina Meucci, Alessio Pierattini, Micaela Sgorbini, Simonetta Citi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
udder ultrasound
mammary gland cistern
udder cistern size
dairy cows
dry period
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/11/2082

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