Jensen, Margit Bak; Webb, Laura E.; Vaarst, Mette and Bokkers, Eddie A.M. (2022) The effect of artificial hides on peri-parturient behavior of dairy cows at pasture. Journal of Dairy Science, 105 (7), pp. 6196-6206.
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Summary
Under natural conditions, most parturient cows seek visual cover or seclude themselves from the herd when calving becomes imminent. Studies on calving site selection of dairy cows housed indoors show that predominantly older and dominant cows calve in secluded areas offering visual cover. This study aimed to investigate if cows distance themselves further from herd members under spacious outdoor conditions and if artificial hides on a pasture motivate cows to seek visual isolation from the herd.
EPrint Type: | Journal paper |
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Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English dairy farming http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_68bf28f2 English calves http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1219 English calving -> parturition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5604 English behavior -> behaviour http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_868 English cows http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1939 English maternal behaviour http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_12428 English parturition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5604 |
Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Health and welfare |
Research affiliation: | European Union > CORE Organic > CORE Organic Cofund > GrazyDaiSy |
DOI: | 10.3168/jds.2021-21614 |
Deposited By: | Vaarst, Dr. Mette |
ID Code: | 43095 |
Deposited On: | 18 Jan 2022 14:05 |
Last Modified: | 21 Apr 2023 10:30 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
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