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Diurnal distribution of dairy cow defecation and urination

Authors :
Andres Aland
Lena Lidfors
I. Ekesbo
Source :
Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 78:43-54
Publication Year :
2002
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2002.

Abstract

This study investigated the diurnal distribution of urination and defecation in tied dairy cows with reference to management routines and milk yield/feeding intensity. A total of 16 lactating cows and 4 heifers were videotaped during nine consecutive 24-h periods. The cows had a mean of 16.1 defecations per 24 h—significantly more than the heifers (P

Details

ISSN :
01681591
Volume :
78
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Applied Animal Behaviour Science
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........5cac272b6d1eafc0e842e323a8e809f2
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0168-1591(02)00080-1