<mods:mods version="3.0" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-0.xsd" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3"><mods:titleInfo><mods:title>Horntragende Kühe im Laufstall</mods:title></mods:titleInfo><mods:abstract>State of the Art:&#13;
Norms about dimensions of loose housing systems are made for dehorned cows.&#13;
Definition of the problem:&#13;
How much space and what kinds of equipments needed for keeping horned cows in free range systems, without having problems with injuries and stressed animals.&#13;
Up to now there don’t exist any specifications on dimensions of loose housing systems for horned cows.&#13;
Project aims including target group:&#13;
-To develop the basics for adequate dimensions and designs of housing systems and relevant management factors for keeping horned cows in loose housing systems &#13;
-To develop guidelines for farmers&#13;
Methodology:&#13;
Investigation of the influence of extra space in diverse housing areas on the (social) behaviour and the frequency of skin injuries in research herd&#13;
Inquiry on farms: Scoring of skin injuries and registration of housing conditions, management methods and experiences of farmers&#13;
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</mods:abstract><mods:classification authority="lcc"> Health and welfare</mods:classification><mods:genre>Project description</mods:genre></mods:mods>