The effect of dry period length on milk production, health and fertility in two cow breeds
Dairy cow health and welfare can, with relatively simple and cost-efficient means
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Research Phd Theses
Evaluation of casein hydrolysate as an alternative dry-off treatment and milk quality management tool in dairy cows
Many cows will experience mastitis during a lactation cycle, with some undergoing recurrent episodes in a single mammary quarter.
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Selectively drying off dairy Cows – Impact on future performance and antimicrobial Consumption
In the dairy sector, it has been common practice to systemically dry off cows with long-acting antimicrobials
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Genotypes and phenotypes of staphylococci on selected dairy farms in Vermont
The genus Staphylococcus contains at least 47 species and 23 subspecies. Bacteria in this genus are ubiquitous; many are commensals
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Antimicrobial consumption on Flemish dairy herds: quantification, associated factors and mastitis management input as a basis for appropriate use
The overall goals of this thesis were to picture the antimicrobial consumption (AMC) on dairy herds in Flanders, to identify
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