Use of Animal-Based Parameters to Evaluate Tie-Stall Design and Stockmanship on Dairy Farms in Ontario

Authors

  • K. Zurbrigg Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
  • S. Millman Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
  • N. Anderson Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Veterinary Science, Fergus, Ontario
  • D. Kelton Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20044946

Keywords:

lameness, mastitis, Injury, fecal contamination, stockmanship, tie-stall design, cattle welfare, husbandry, animal welfare

Abstract

Injury, poor claw health, lameness and mastitis due to fecal contamination are negative results from inadequate stockmanship or tie-stall design. These problems affect cattle welfare and increase the probability of premature culling, lost production and negative attitudes by the public toward the dairy industry. Animal-based parameters can be used to measure the cow's response to management choices. This information can be used to evaluate husbandry choices and improve animal welfare and productivity.

Cover image of the 37th Conference Proceedings: Cattle in pens that stretch to the horizon. Yellow background.

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Published

2020-02-24

Issue

2004

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy I

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