The impact of fetching at night on milking parlour visitation for pasture-based dairy cattle
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2017.12.014
Abstract: Abstract In most pasture-based automatic milking systems (AMS), three-way grazing (3WG) is utilised and cows that remain in a given paddock are fetched or encouraged to the milking facility (each paddock is cleared once per… read more here.
Keywords: milking parlour; pasture based; fetching night; night ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the RumiWatchSystem for measuring grazing behaviour of cows
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2017.08.022
Abstract: Feeding behaviour is an important parameter of animal performance, health and welfare, as well as reflecting levels and quality of feed available. Previously, sensors were only used for measuring animal feeding behaviour in indoor housing… read more here.
Keywords: ccc; pasture based; rumination; rumiwatchsystem ... See more keywords
A pasture-based experimental infection model for footrot in sheep
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106305
Abstract: Abstract Footrot is a contagious disease of sheep and other small ruminants. The causative agent, Dichelobacter nodosus, is transmitted between hooves via contaminated pasture and soil. However, the bacterium cannot invade the epidermis unless it… read more here.
Keywords: pasture based; infection model; infection; experimental infection ... See more keywords
The effect of cow-level factors on colostrum quality, passive immunity and health of neonatal calves in a pasture-based dairy operation
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DOI: 10.1071/an16689
Abstract: A study of 95 cows (19 primiparous and 76 multiparous) and their offspring was performed on a pasture-based dairy in the coastal region of South Africa. Collected data included weight changes during the dry period,… read more here.
Keywords: igg; pasture based; colostrum; colostrum quality ... See more keywords
A review of extended lactation in dairy cows managed in high-input and pasture-based farming systems
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DOI: 10.1071/an24167
Abstract: Traditionally the lactation cycle of a dairy cow is based around a 12-month calving interval, allowing for 10 months of lactation, followed by a 2-month dry period. This means that the cow has to conceive within… read more here.
Keywords: pasture based; high input; lactation; pasture ... See more keywords
PSV-28 Effects of various adaptation protocols on performance and carcass traits of Nellore bulls in a pasture-based finishing system.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaf300.686
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of various adaptation protocols for a pasture-based finishing system on the performance and carcass traits of Nellore bulls. Twenty-eight Nellore bulls were blocked according to initial body weight… read more here.
Keywords: adaptation; pasture based; initial concentrate; nellore bulls ... See more keywords
229 Characterization of the rumen bacterial communities of bison heifers maintained on a pasture-based diet
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz122.232
Abstract: The North American bison has evolved to thrive on a diverse range of habitats and climate. As a ruminant, it is dependent on the metabolic activities of symbiotic microorganisms to digest the plant fibers that… read more here.
Keywords: rumen bacterial; maintained pasture; pasture; heifers maintained ... See more keywords
Assessing antimicrobial resistance in pasture-based dairy farms: a 15-month surveillance study in New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.01390-24
Abstract: ABSTRACT Antimicrobial resistance is a global public and animal health concern. Antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) have been detected in dairy farm environments globally; however, few longitudinal studies have utilized shotgun metagenomics for ARG surveillance in… read more here.
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; pasture based; relative abundance; dairy ... See more keywords
Growth Trends in Bos Grunniens (Yak) Raised in Pasture-Based Systems in Eastern Kentucky
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DOI: 10.1139/cjas-2024-0098
Abstract: Bos grunniens (yak) are a unique ruminant species adapted to the rugged, high-altitude regions of Asia that could diversify livestock production in the Southeastern United States, however, limited research has been conducted on the yak… read more here.
Keywords: pasture based; grunniens yak; based systems; bos grunniens ... See more keywords
Dairy farmer practices and attitudes relating to pasture-based and indoor production systems in Scotland
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262268
Abstract: This study assesses the practices and views of Scottish dairy farmers relating to pasture-based and indoor systems. There are the debates about the environmental, economic and animal welfare implications of these systems. Indoor dairy farming… read more here.
Keywords: pasture; dairy; relating pasture; based indoor ... See more keywords
The creation and evaluation of a model predicting the probability of conception in seasonal-calving, pasture-based dairy cows.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-11830
Abstract: Reproductive performance in pasture-based production systems has a fundamentally important effect on economic efficiency. The individual factors affecting the probability of submission and conception are multifaceted and have been extensively researched. The present study analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: probability; conception; pasture based; model ... See more keywords