Assessment of periparturient behavior in beef cattle using accelerometers

Authors

  • J. E. Bayne Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849
  • P. H. Walz Department of Pathobiology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20153573

Keywords:

dystocia, beef cattle, calves, intrapartum

Abstract

A large percentage of calf death loss in cow-calf operations occurs during the intrapartum period, with the majority a result of dystocia. The usefulness of commercial activity monitors to detect changes in behavior indicative of impending parturition has not been fully explored. Research objectives included characterization of behavioral indices during the periparturient period in beef cattle and the ability of changes in behavioral indices from baseline to accurately predict impending parturition in individual cows.

Cover image of the 48th Conference Proceedings: An image of Dr. Fred Gingrich II dressed in a red shirt and overalls and standing in front of dairy cows in a barn interior. Yellow background.

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Published

2015-09-17

Issue

2015

Section

Research Summaries 1

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