Association between Lameness and Indicators of Dairy Cow Welfare Based on Locomotion Scoring, Body and Hock Condition, Leg Hygiene and Lying Behavior
Dairy cow welfare is an important consideration for optimal production in the dairy industry. Lameness affects the welfare of dairy herds by limiting productivity. Whilst the application of LS systems helps in identifying lame cows, the technique meets with certain constraints, ranging from the dete...
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| Format: | Article |
| 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/2076-2615/7/11/79 |