Lameness and leg injuries are both painful and prevalent across the dairy industry, and are
a major welfare concern. There has been a considerable amount of research focused on …

Simple Summary Today's intensive dairy cattle farming causes more and more stress for the
animals, which they must deal with in order to maintain a steady level of animal welfare and …

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 …

Simple Summary Various substances are used to treat animal diseases, including
antimicrobials (such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics). The use of …

Damage to lamellar keratinocytes, an essential cellular component of the epidermal layer of
hoof tissue, can have a detrimental effect on hoof health and the overall production value of …

Body conformation traits are directly associated with longevity, fertility, health, and
workability in dairy cows and have been under direct genetic selection for many decades in …

Lameness is a crucial problem in dairy farming. It worsens the welfare of cattle, reduces the
milk yield, and causes economic losses. The etiology of lameness is varied and the cattle's …

Lameness in dairy cattle is a costly and highly prevalent problem that affects all aspects of
sustainable dairy production, including animal welfare. Automation of gait assessment …

Simple Summary Due to various selection pressures, beef cattle have been transformed in
size and shape over the last seventy-five years. The increased demand for cattle …

Despite considerable research regarding the benefits of natural living conditions on several
aspects of the health and well-being of dairy cows, the effects of pasture access on their …