Evaluation of the new differential somatic cell count parameter as a rapid and inexpensive supplementary tool for udder health management through regular milk recording.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2020.105079
Abstract: Mastitis, particularly in its subclinical form, is the costliest disease in milk production causing substantial financial losses to the dairy industry, impairing animal welfare, and one of the main reasons for treating dairy cows with… read more here.
Keywords: milk; combination; udder health; scc ... See more keywords
Pilot study into milk haptoglobin as an indicator of udder health in heifers after calving.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2017.05.024
Abstract: Mastitis, inflammation of the mammary gland, is often caused by intramammary infection with bacterial organisms. It impacts on dairy cattle welfare, production, udder health and longevity in the herd. Current detection methods for mammary inflammation… read more here.
Keywords: study milk; indicator; udder health; infection ... See more keywords
Comparison of machine learning methods to predict udder health status based on somatic cell counts in dairy cows
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-93056-4
Abstract: Bovine mastitis is one of the most important economic and health issues in dairy farms. Data collection during routine recording procedures and access to large datasets have shed the light on the possibility to use… read more here.
Keywords: health; udder health; somatic cell; machine learning ... See more keywords
Important knowledge gaps among pastoralists on causes and treatment of udder health problems in livestock in southern Ethiopia: results of qualitative investigation
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DOI: 10.1186/s12917-017-1222-1
Abstract: BackgroundEthiopia has high prevalences of udder health problems including clinical and subclinical mastitis across production systems in different livestock species. Previous studies on udder health problems have largely focused on identification of mastitis causing microbial… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; udder health; treatment; evil eye ... See more keywords
Udder health, conceptual construct, and uses of the term: A systematic review from 1962 to 2019
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.855-869
Abstract: Background and Aim: Udder health management is essential for the further development of milk production systems and public health. This process depends on the generation of knowledge regarding control, prevention, and promotion of health. In… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; health; term; udder health ... See more keywords
Udder health of dairy cows fed different dietary energy levels after a short or no dry period without use of dry cow antibiotics.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13448
Abstract: Reports on the effects of length of dry period (DP) on udder health of cows that were not treated with dry cow antibiotics are scarce. Additionally, the effects of a reduced dietary energy level for… read more here.
Keywords: dairy cows; udder health; lactation; energy ... See more keywords
Herd-level associations between human-animal relationship, management, fecal cortisol metabolites, and udder health of organic dairy cows.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13912
Abstract: Impact patterns of human-animal relationship (HAR) and herd stress level on udder health were investigated in a cross-sectional study on 30 German and Danish organic dairy herds also taking into account influencing factors regarding housing… read more here.
Keywords: udder health; level; management; fecal cortisol ... See more keywords
Invited review: Effectiveness of precalving treatment on postcalving udder health in nulliparous dairy heifers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-14301
Abstract: Clinical mastitis affects 3% of primiparous dairy cattle (heifers) in the first month after calving. Additionally, the prevalence of intramammary infection (IMI) in the months before first calving is high, resulting in a high prevalence… read more here.
Keywords: mastitis; udder health; treatment; review ... See more keywords
Effects of indirect indicators of udder health on nutrient recovery and cheese yield traits in goat milk.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-16369
Abstract: In dairy goats, very little is known about the effect of the 2 most important indirect indicators of udder health [somatic cell count (SCC) and total bacterial count (TBC)] on milk composition and cheese yield,… read more here.
Keywords: milk; recovery; udder health; indirect indicators ... See more keywords
Short communication: Heterosis and breed effects for milk production and udder health traits in crosses between Danish Holstein, Danish Red, and Danish Jersey.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-17866
Abstract: During the last decade, the use of systematic crossbreeding in dairy cattle herds has increased in several countries of the world. The aim of this study was to estimate the effect of breed proportion and… read more here.
Keywords: breed; udder health; effect; heterosis ... See more keywords
Changes in milk lactose content as indicators for longevity and udder health in Holstein cows.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18615
Abstract: Changes in milk production traits over time might be informative of the health status of cows and may contain useful information for selective breeding purposes. In particular, early indicators are useful for traits such as… read more here.
Keywords: changes milk; longevity; udder health; health ... See more keywords