Browsing College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UW-Madison by Subject "animal welfare"

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Effect of different air speeds at cow resting height in freestalls on heat stress responses and resting behavior in lactating cows in Wisconsin

Reuscher, Kimberly; Cook, Nigel; da Silva, Tadeu; Mondaca, Mario; Luchterhand, Karen; Van Os, Jennifer (Journal of Dairy Science, 2023)

Heat abatement (e.g., soakers, fans) effectively reduces the negative physiological and production effects of heat stress, but no previous studies have documented effective interventions for the reduced lying times observed ...
Perceptions of dairy cow handling situations: A comparison of public and industry samples

Robbins, Jesse; Proudfoot, Kathryn; Strand, Elizabeth; Hemsworth, Lauren; Coleman, Grahame; Hemsworth, Paul; Skuse, Jeremy; Krawczel, Peter; Van Os, Jennifer (Journal of Dairy Science, 2023)

Inappropriate cattle handling poses a reputational threat to the dairy industry. To enhance social sustainability, handling practices must resonate with societal values about animal care. However, it has yet to be determined ...