The association of dystocia and metritis with daily activity patterns of Holstein dairy cows

Authors

  • M. Titler Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210
  • M. G. Maquivar Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210
  • S. Bas Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210
  • E. Gordon Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210
  • P. J. Rajala-Schultz Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210
  • G. M. Schuenemann Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20134208

Keywords:

dystocia, metritis, animal welfare, farm profitability, behavior, calving

Abstract

Calving related losses due to dystocia and metritis affect the bottom line of dairy operations, and their underlying causes should be investigated to develop preventive procedures with consideration given to animal welfare and farm profitability. Monitoring cow activity patterns around the clock may allow dairy producers and their veterinarians to improve the identification of cows at risk of devleoping dystocia or metritis. The objectives of this study were to assess the effect of dystocia on cow activity behavior 4 days before calving and to assess the effect of metritis on cow activity behavior 3 days before and after diagnosis.

Cover image of the 46th Conference Proceedings: An image of cattle standing in a field during th day. They are looking rather indignantly at the camera. Yellow background.

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Published

2018-02-09

Issue

2013

Section

Research Summaries 4

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