Essays about: "milking interval"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words milking interval.

  1. 1. Äggstockscystor hos mjölkkor : en jämförelse av den kliniska bilden, förekomst, och diagnostiken idag mot för 10–20 år sedan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Julia Nygårds; [2024]
    Keywords : follikelcysta; fruktsamhetstörning; fertilitet; riskfaktorer;

    Abstract : Äggstockscystor är en vanlig anledning till nedsatt fruktsamhet hos mjölkkor. Tillståndet uppstår till följd av en utebliven ägglossning där follikeln fortsätter att växa och blir kvarstående i äggstocken. Cystorna gör korna infertila under tiden som de finns kvar i äggstocken och kan därmed förlänga kalvningsintervallet. READ MORE

  3. 2. Pasture related characteristics and management strategies associated with udder health in farms with an automatic milking system : impact on somatic cell count and milking frequency

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emma Laufors; [2022]
    Keywords : somatic cell count; milking interval; automatic milking system; udder health; heat stress; pasture strategies; preventative measures;

    Abstract : Udder health plays a central role in the dairy industry and poor udder health can entail both negative economic and animal welfare consequences as well as increased antimicrobial use. The somatic cell count (SCC, a commonly used measurement of udder health) has been observed to increase during the summer season both in Sweden and in other countries. READ MORE

  4. 3. Robotens roll i juverhälsoarbetet : en kvalitativ studie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Ida Gillsjö; [2022]
    Keywords : mjölkrobot; automatiskt mjölkningssystem; AMS; juverhälsa; Kokontrollen; beslutsfattande;

    Abstract : Mastit är ett stort problem hos mjölkkor, som leder till ökad kostnad och antibiotikaanvändning samt ger produktionsförluster och försämrad djurvälfärd. För att nå en mer hållbar produktion är det viktigt att utveckla strategier för att arbeta med juverhälsan. READ MORE

  5. 4. Determinants for milk fever An epidemiological study of Swedish dairy cows

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Sofia Daresjö; [2020]
    Keywords : cow; dairy; milk fever; parturient paresis; determinant; risk factor; Sweden;

    Abstract : Milk fever is a worldwide disease, seen mainly in dairy cows. At the onset of lactation the cow is not prepared for the sudden calcium requirement, which causes a drop in the blood calcium and the cow develops hypocalcaemia. Calcium is needed for the correct function of both nerves and muscles in the body. READ MORE

  6. 5. The production of colostrum from a feeding perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Ebba Kajlöv; [2020]
    Keywords : Colostrum; calf health; dry cows; feeding;

    Abstract : Feeding good quality colostrum to newborn calves is essential to ensure their health and survival. Therefore, it is important to ensure production of enough yield and good quality colostrum in dairy farms. Some factors that have been shown to affect the quality of colostrum such as parity and time to first milking after calving. READ MORE