Consumption of animal products such as meat, milk, and eggs in first-world countries has
leveled off, but it is rising precipitously in develo** countries. Agriculture will have to …

Smart farming envisages the harnessing of Information and Communication Technologies
as an enabler of more efficient, productive, and profitable farming enterprises. Such …

The objectives of this study were to evaluate (1) the performance of an automated health-
monitoring system (AHMS) to identify cows with metritis based on an alert system (health …

Our aim in this Journal of Dairy Science centennial review is to describe the evolution of
focus on metabolic indicators, from discovery and description to evaluation at the individual …

The transition period is the most critical phase in the life of high yielding dairy cows. Within a
few weeks, cows are submitted to many challenges (physiological, nutritional, psychological …

The objective of this study was to characterize the relationship between rumination and
subclinical ketosis (SCK) in transition dairy cows. A study was conducted on 4 commercial …

Transition is a stressful period and critical for the entire cow's productive lifespan and
reproduction. Optimal feeding management during transition period enables smooth …

Overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a well-known phenomenon
experienced by ruminants, especially during the transition from late gestation to successful …

The dairy industry in regions with moderate climates, such as Central Europe, will be
increasingly challenged in the future by climate change. The problem of heat stress will …

On-animal sensors are revolutionising livestock farming by automating individual animal
monitoring. Rumination is closely linked to cow health and physiology and is a perfect …