Housing system and herd size interactions in Norwegian dairy herds; associations with performance and disease incidence

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>According to the Norwegian animal welfare regulations, it has been forbidden to build new tie-stall barns since the end of 2004. Previous studies have shown that cow performance and health differ between housing systems. The interact...

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Main Authors: Ruud Lars, Kielland Camilla, Bøe Knut, Østerås Olav, Simensen Egil, Næss Geir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/52/1/14