[HTML][HTML] Qualitative research in dairy science: A narrative review

C Ritter, KE Koralesky, J Saraceni, S Roche… - Journal of Dairy …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of qualitative research in dairy science has increased considerably in recent years,
providing the opportunity to inform research and practice. This review aims to enhance the …

Drivers linking farmers' decision-making with farm performance: A systematic review and future research agenda

JP Taramuel-Taramuel, IA Montoya-Restrepo… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
A strong aptitude for making sound decisions on a farm is closely linked to favorable farm
outcomes, and this finding has been observed across diverse types of farm businesses and …

[HTML][HTML] Qualitative social and human science research focusing on actors in and around dairy farming-An invited review

M Vaarst, C Ritter, J Saraceni, S Roche… - Journal of Dairy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Qualitative research related to humans, dairy cows, calves and farming has been published
by scientists from a variety of disciplines in many journals targeting dairy science audiences …

Towards precision parasite management for livestock gastrointestinal nematodes in 2030

J Šlapeta, FV Velde, M Martínez-Valladares… - Trends in …, 2024 - cell.com
The management of parasitic nematodes calls for a shift from conventional, indiscriminate,
anthelmintic use to a more precise approach, directed by diagnostics. We should accept …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating Ontario dairy farmers motivations and barriers to the adoption of biosecurity and Johne's control practices

JB Imada, SM Roche, A Thaivalappil, CA Bauman… - Journal of Dairy …, 2023 - Elsevier
For the control of Johne's disease (JD), management practices to minimize disease
transmission must be implemented and maintained. Once infected, animals will enter a …

Mechanisms to change farmers' drought adaptation behaviors in Sistan and Baluchistan province, Iran

Z Khoshnodifar, H Karimi, P Ataei - Frontiers in Sustainable Food …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Frequent droughts in Iran have imposed economic and social losses on
farmers. To mitigate drought implications, farmers' behaviors should be shifted towards …

[HTML][HTML] Can lameness prevalence in dairy herds be predicted from farmers' reports of their motivation to control lameness and barriers to doing so? An observational …

WA Mason, LJ Laven, JN Huxley, RA Laven - Journal of Dairy Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding what motivates and prevents behavioral change in farmers is a critical step in
disease control in dairy cattle. A total of 101 New Zealand dairy farmers across 8 regions …

Analyzing Data Modalities for Cattle Weight Estimation Using Deep Learning Models

H Afridi, M Ullah, Ø Nordbø, SC Hoff, S Furre… - Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
We investigate the impact of different data modalities for cattle weight estimation. For this
purpose, we collect and present our own cattle dataset representing the data modalities …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review on drivers of water-use behaviour among agricultural water users

MA Monteiro, YT Bahta, H Jordaan - Water, 2024 - mdpi.com
Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) is closely linked to the sustainable management
of water resources and sanitation worldwide. SDG 6.4, in particular, aims to significantly …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of a data-driven youngstock rearing quality system in Dutch dairy herds (2019–2022)

CE Paarlberg, A Veldhuis, GE Monti, L Heres… - Preventive Veterinary …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, the Netherlands exhibited an increased focus on improving youngstock
rearing. Several data-driven tools were developed to assess and benchmark calf rearing …