The transition period for dairy cows usually refers to the 3 weeks pre-calving to the 3 weeks
post-calving. During this period, dairy cows undergo metabolic and physiological …

Bovine mastitis is one of the most common diseases of dairy cattle. Even though different
infectious microorganisms and mechanical injury can cause mastitis, bacteria are the most …

In the framework of its Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission is undertaking a
comprehensive evaluation of the animal welfare legislation. The present Opinion deals with …

In a dairy production system where cows are grazing for a large portion of their lactation,
little attention has been afforded to investigating multiple indicators of welfare for risk factors …

Replacement heifers are key to the future milking herd and farm economic efficiency but are
not always prioritised on dairy farms. Dairy enterprises are comprised of components which …

Simple Summary The scientific research literature indicates that calf health and welfare
could be improved on dairy farms globally. Preventing disease in calves or treating disease …

During the transition period three weeks before and after calving the dairy cow is at greater
risk of develo** disease, to the detriment of welfare and production. An understanding of …

Simple Summary In China, dairy cow production has intensified in response to strong
demand for milk products. Modern farms house their cows continuously without providing …

Due to their unique multi-gastric digestion system highly adapted for rumination, dairy
livestock has complicated physiology different from monogastric animals. However, the …

There is limited understanding of Private Veterinary Practitioners'(PVPs) perceptions of,
opinions about and attitudes towards the Irish Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) eradication …