Adequate time lying down is often considered an important aspect of dairy cow welfare. We
examine what is known about cows' motivation to lie down and the consequences for health …

Many early studies laid the foundation for our understanding of the mechanics of chewing,
the physiological role of chewing for the cow, and how chewing behavior is affected by …

Consumption of animal products such as meat, milk, and eggs in first-world countries has
leveled off, but it is rising precipitously in developing countries. Agriculture will have to …

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 …

The objective of this study was to use automated activity, lying, and rumination monitors to
characterize prepartum behavior and predict calving in dairy cattle. Data were collected from …

Remote monitoring, modern data collection through sensors, rapid data transfer, and vast
data storage through the Internet of Things (IoT) have advanced precision livestock farming …

Lameness is one of the most prevalent diseases affecting the welfare of cows in modern
dairy production. Lameness leads to behavioral changes in severely lame cows, which have …

Efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of milk production through selection and management
of low-emitting cows require accurate and large-scale measurements of methane (CH 4) …

The objectives of the current experiment were to characterize the correlation among total
serum Ca, nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA), β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), and haptoglobin …

The objective of this study was to characterize the relationship between rumination and
subclinical ketosis (SCK) in transition dairy cows. A study was conducted on 4 commercial …