The usage of antibiotics has been, and remains, a topic of utmost importance; on the one
hand, for animal breeders, and on the other hand, for food safety. Although many countries …

Simple Summary The welfare of farm animals is a growing concern in the EU and across the
world. In milk production, there is a strong need to assess the welfare of dairy cows. One of …

This review examines several molecular mechanisms underpinning oxidative stress in
ruminants and their effects on blood and milk oxidative traits. We also investigate strategies …

The article presents data of detailed biocoenotic diagnostics in 12 farms of the Moscow
region affected by obstetric-gynecologic diseases of cows (endometritises, and mastitises) …

Transition period (±3 wk around calving) diseases are prevalent in dairy systems. In this
review we describe the physiological and behavioral changes experienced by cows during …

Lameness in modern dairy farms is a prevalent disorder that negatively affects all aspects of
production. Additionally, is a prevailing contributor to the decreased welfare of cows. Recent …

During the transition phase, dairy cows are susceptible to develop postpartum diseases.
Cows that stay healthy or recover rapidly can be considered to be more resilient in …

Supplying newborn calves with immunoglobins is critical for their health and a daily
challenge in the dairy industry. Among various factors determining colostrum quality, the …

The reliability of locomotion scoring is often low, making it unclear how a single gait score
should be interpreted. In addition, differences in assessment frequency between longitudinal …

The objective of this study was to compare the impact of the functional hoof trimming (HT)
method to an adaptation that results in increased modelling of the weight bearing claw on …