Effects of Feeding Frequency on the Lying Behavior of Dairy Cows in a Loose Housing with Automatic Feeding and Milking System

Management systems in modern dairy farms is an important issue in relation to animal comfort and welfare. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of feed delivery frequency on the behavior patterns, visits to an automatic milking system (AMS) and on milk production of lactating dairy...

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Main Authors: Gabriele Mattachini, Johanna Pompe, Alberto Finzi, Emanuela Tullo, Elisabetta Riva, Giorgio Provolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/4/121