Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced during oxidative metabolism in aerobic
organisms. Under normal conditions, ROS production and elimination are in a relatively …

Compost-bedded pack barns (CBP) are receiving increasing attention as a housing system
for dairy cows that has potential to improve animal welfare. This article reviews current …

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER" Inspiring... Crammed with facts and anecdotes about Temple
Grandin's favorite subject: the senses, brains, emotions, and amazing talents of animals." …

In this paper, we describe a novel approach to corporate involvement in on-farm
assessment, driven by the desire to provide a service for dairy producers and to create a …

The OIE Welfare Standards on slaughter transport, and killing of animals for disease control
are basic minimum standards that every country should follow. The OIE, European Union …

Since the mid-1800s, farmers have been housing livestock. What began as a part-time
solution for cold winters, stormy days, or injured animals has evolved into the main or only …

Young adults in developed countries are distanced from agriculture and the meat industry
needs to do a better job of communicating with them. A major welfare concern is slaughter …

Simple Summary The severity of heat stress issues on dairy cows will increase as global
warming progresses. Fortunately, major advances in environmental management, including …

A systematic review of the scientific literature on relationships between management
practices used on dairy farms and herd somatic cell count (SCC) was undertaken to …

The objective of the research was to characterize herd performance, producer satisfaction
and recommendations, and management practices used by compost bedded pack (CBP) …