Automated Detection of Lameness in Dairy Cows Using Measurements of Weight Distribution

Authors

  • N. Chapinal Animal Welfare Program, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6L 1X4
  • S. A. Wagner Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108
  • J. Rushen Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
  • A. M. de Pasillé Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20094348

Keywords:

lameness, dairy cows, activity, weight distribution, lameness therapies

Abstract

Lameness in dairy cows may be difficult to detect by visual observation. The objective of the study was to assess whether measures of activity and how cows distribute their weight among their legs when standing can detect lameness.

Cover image of the 42nd Conference Proceedings: Cattle grazing in a spring field along the horizon. In the foreground, one brown cow with a triangle marking and ear tags is posing. Yellow background.

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Published

2009-09-10

Issue

2009

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