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Crossley R, Bokkers E, Browne N, Sugrue K, Kennedy E, Engel B, Conneely M. Risk factors associated with the welfare of grazing dairy cows in spring-calving, hybrid pasture-based systems. Prev Vet Med 2022; 204:105640. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2022.105640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Song X, van Mourik S, Bokkers E, Groot Koerkamp P, van der Tol P. Automatic assessment of dairy cows' rumen function over time and links to feed changes and milk production. JDS Communications 2022; 3:126-131. [PMID: 36339737 PMCID: PMC9623731 DOI: 10.3168/jdsc.2021-0165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
We monitored rumen function longitudinally in dairy cows using a 3-dimensional (3D) vision-based system. Rumen function was associated with feed changes and milk production. Early-spring grazing reduced rumen fill and milk fat content in cows. A cow with rumen dysfunction showed deviations in rumen motility in the 3D vision system.
A 3-dimensional (3D) vision-based system was previously designed to automatically estimate the rumen motility of individual cows. This longitudinal study aimed to explore the associations between 3D vision-based rumen function assessment and dairy cow feed changes and milk production on a commercial farm. The 3D vision system was attached to an automatic milking robot to estimate the ruminal contraction frequency and rumen fill in 42 lactating cows during each milking event for 66 d. Additionally, we collected data on milk production, milk composition, general health, and changes in feeding practices. The 3D vision system showed that half the cows displayed a drastic decrease in the estimated rumen fill when all cows began grazing. The grazing and decreased rumen fill were also associated with herd-level milk fat depression. Over the 66 d, one cow was detected with reduced milk production and suspected rumen dysfunction by the farmer. The 3D vision system, however, identified this cow as having sudden decreases in estimated ruminal contraction frequency and rumen fill 4 d before detection by the farmer. In this longitudinal study, the 3D vision-based rumen function assessment system showed potential as a useful management-supporting tool for dairy farmers. The system, however, requires further validation with more cows of various breeds and ages. We suggest validating the 3D vision system with rumen boluses, quantified adjustments in feeding practices, more cases with ruminal dysfunction, and systematic health assessments for future studies.
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Affiliation(s)
- X. Song
- Farm Technology Group, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 16, Wageningen, 6700 AA, the Netherlands
- Smart Component Department, Lely Industries N.V., Cornelis van der Lelylaan 1, Maassluis, 3147 PB, the Netherlands
- Corresponding author
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- Farm Technology Group, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 16, Wageningen, 6700 AA, the Netherlands
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- Animal Production Systems Group, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 338, Wageningen, 6700 AH, the Netherlands
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- Farm Technology Group, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 16, Wageningen, 6700 AA, the Netherlands
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- Farm Technology Group, Wageningen University and Research, PO Box 16, Wageningen, 6700 AA, the Netherlands
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Mogensen L, Kudahl A, Kristensen T, Bokkers E, Webb L, Vaarst M, Lehmann J. Environmental impact of dam-calf contact in organic dairy systems: A scenario study. Livest Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2022.104890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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O'Connor A, Bokkers E, de Boer I, Hogeveen H, Sayers R, Byrne N, Ruelle E, Shalloo L. Associating mobility scores with production and reproductive performance in pasture-based dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2020; 103:9238-9249. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-17103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Barry J, Bokkers E, Berry D, de Boer I, McClure J, Kennedy E. Associations between colostrum management, passive immunity, calf-related hygiene practices, and rates of mortality in preweaning dairy calves. J Dairy Sci 2019; 102:10266-10276. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-16815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Smid A, Burgers E, Weary D, Bokkers E, von Keyserlingk M. Dairy cow preference for access to an outdoor pack in summer and winter. J Dairy Sci 2019; 102:1551-1558. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-15007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Song X, Bokkers E, van der Tol P, Groot Koerkamp P, van Mourik S. Automated body weight prediction of dairy cows using 3-dimensional vision. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:4448-4459. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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de Vries M, Bokkers E, van Schaik G, Engel B, Dijkstra T, de Boer I. Improving the time efficiency of identifying dairy herds with poorer welfare in a population. J Dairy Sci 2016; 99:8282-8296. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2015-9979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2015] [Accepted: 06/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Berends H, van den Borne J, Stockhofe-Zurwieden N, Gilbert M, Zandstra T, Pellikaan W, van Reenen C, Bokkers E, Gerrits W. Effects of solid feed level and roughage-to-concentrate ratio on ruminal drinking and passage kinetics of milk replacer, concentrates, and roughage in veal calves. J Dairy Sci 2015; 98:5621-9. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2015-9367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Webb L, van Reenen C, Berends H, Engel B, de Boer I, Gerrits W, Bokkers E. The role of solid feed amount and composition and of milk replacer supply in veal calf welfare. J Dairy Sci 2015; 98:5467-81. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2014-8547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 02/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Berends H, van den Borne J, Mollenhorst H, van Reenen C, Bokkers E, Gerrits W. Utilization of roughages and concentrates relative to that of milk replacer increases strongly with age in veal calves. J Dairy Sci 2014; 97:6475-84. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2014-8098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2014] [Accepted: 07/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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de Vries M, Bokkers E, van Schaik G, Engel B, Dijkstra T, de Boer I. Exploring the value of routinely collected herd data for estimating dairy cattle welfare. J Dairy Sci 2014; 97:715-30. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2013-6585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2013] [Accepted: 10/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Webb L, Bokkers E, Heutinck L, Engel B, Buist W, Rodenburg T, Stockhofe-Zurwieden N, van Reenen C. Effects of roughage source, amount, and particle size on behavior and gastrointestinal health of veal calves. J Dairy Sci 2013; 96:7765-76. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2012-6135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2012] [Accepted: 07/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Berends H, van den Borne J, Alferink S, van Reenen C, Bokkers E, Gerrits W. Erratum to “Low-protein solid feed improves the utilization of milk replacer for protein gain in veal calves” (J. Dairy Sci. 95:6654–6664). J Dairy Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2013-96-1-725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Berends H, van den Borne J, Alferink S, van Reenen C, Bokkers E, Gerrits W. Low-protein solid feed improves the utilization of milk replacer for protein gain in veal calves. J Dairy Sci 2012; 95:6654-64. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2012-5463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2012] [Accepted: 07/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Leruste H, Brscic M, Heutinck L, Visser E, Wolthuis-Fillerup M, Bokkers E, Stockhofe-Zurwieden N, Cozzi G, Gottardo F, Lensink B, van Reenen C. The relationship between clinical signs of respiratory system disorders and lung lesions at slaughter in veal calves. Prev Vet Med 2012; 105:93-100. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2012.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2010] [Revised: 01/18/2012] [Accepted: 01/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Rodenburg T, Koene P, Bokkers E, Bos M, Uitdehaag K, Spruijt B. Can short-term frustration facilitate feather pecking in laying hens? Appl Anim Behav Sci 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2004.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Mollenhorst H, Rodenburg T, Bokkers E, Koene P, de Boer I. On-farm assessment of laying hen welfare: a comparison of one environment-based and two animal-based methods. Appl Anim Behav Sci 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2004.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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de Jonge F, Bokkers E, Schouten W, Helmond F. Rearing piglets in an intensive or an extensive system: what are the consequences? Appl Anim Behav Sci 1996. [DOI: 10.1016/0168-1591(96)87694-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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