Effects of adding an automated monitoring device to the health screening of postpartum Holstein cows on survival and productive and reproductive performances
Manuel A. Silva, Anderson Veronese, Anna Luiza Belli, Ed Hoffmann Madureira, Klibs N. Galvão, R.C. Chebel
Abstract
kg) than cows diagnosed with a clinical disease that had an AMD alert. Adding AMD-generated health alerts to the health screening of postpartum cows in a herd with an existing screening program did not improve survival, milk yield, or reproductive success. In addition, AMD alerts in cows diagnosed with a clinical disease may be indicative of the future success of such cows.
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CullingMedicineIce calvingPregnancyLactationObstetricsAnimal scienceHerdVeterinary medicineBiologyGeneticsReproductive Physiology in LivestockEffects of Environmental Stressors on LivestockAnimal Behavior and Welfare Studies