Lameness, Activity Time-Budgets, and Estrus Expression in Dairy Cattle

The aim of the present study was to identify specific behavioral patterns that contribute to diminished estrus expression in lame cows. Behavioral scan and focal sampling were used to examine the effect of lameness on daily activity budgets, sexual behavior, feeding activities, and body condition sc...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of dairy science 2008-12, Vol.91 (12), p.4552-4559
Hauptverfasser:	Walker, S.L., Smith, R.F., Routly, J.E., Jones, D.N., Morris, M.J., Dobson, H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agonistic Behavior - physiology animal behavior Animal productions Animals Behavior, Animal - physiology Biological and medical sciences bite rate biting rates body condition Body Constitution - physiology Cattle Cattle Diseases - physiopathology dairy cows Dairying estrus Estrus - physiology feeding behavior Female Food industries Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology lameness Lameness, Animal - physiopathology locomotion Mastication - physiology Milk and cheese industries. Ice creams Motor Activity - physiology physical activity rumination chewing rate sexual behavior Sexual Behavior, Animal - physiology social dominance social order Terrestrial animal productions Vertebrates
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