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| Ivemeyer, Silvia; Simantke, Christel; Ebinghaus, Asja; Poulsen, Piah; Sorensen, J.T.; Rousing, Tine; Palme, Rupert; Knierim, Ute. |
| Impact patterns of human–animal relationship HAR) and herd stress level on udder health were investigated in a cross-sectional study on 30 German and Danish organic dairy herds also taking into account influencing factors regarding housing and management. Cow behavior (avoidance distance, tolerance to tactile interaction, release behavior) was assessed in tests, milkers’ behavior recorded during milking, and information about contacts with animals during routine work gathered by interview. Additionally, stockpersons’ attitudes were recorded via questionnaires. Fecal cortisol metabolites were measured in approximately 30 focal cows on each farm and used as a proxy to determine the level of distress within the herd. Management and housing were assessed... |
| Tipo: Journal paper |
Palavras-chave: Dairy cattle; Health and welfare. |
| Ano: 2018 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/32926/1/Ivemeyer-et-al%2C2018_inpress_HAR_FCM_managem_udder-health.pdf |
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