Italian Journal of Animal Science (Jan 2010)
Influence of temperature-humidity index on the preference of primiparous Holstein Friesians for different kinds of cubicle flooring
Abstract
High producing dairy cows need to optimize their lying time. Disturbed rest may affect milk production by reducing the secretion of growth hormone (Munksgaard et al., 1993) and reduced lying time is related to hoof health and lameness. In cubicle housing, the type of flooring in the stall may affect time spent lying down.
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