From 1917 to 2017, dairy grazing systems have evolved from uncontrolled grazing of
unimproved pastures by dual-purpose dairy-beef breeds to an intensive system with a high …

The transition from pregnancy to lactation (ie the transition period) is a time of significant
metabolic challenge, with a several-fold increase in a cow's requirement for energy, protein …

Our objective was to evaluate the association between body condition score (BCS) change
during the transition period with fertility, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and beta …

Early successful conception of postpartum dairy cows is crucial in determining the optimum
reproductive efficiency and profitability in modern dairy farming. Due to the inherent high …

Simple Summary Welfare assessment in outdoor and extensive systems has rarely been
investigated, and little is known about the most appropriate indicators. This study aimed at …

Simple Summary The evaluation and implementation of an automated body condition
scoring technology for dairy cattle. Body condition scoring in cattle is an effective tool to …

The physiology of the dairy cow while transitioning from pregnancy to lactation is complex,
with multifactorial processes studied extensively for the role they play in manifestation of …

This study aimed to investigate the differences in the metabolic profiles in serum of dairy
cows that were normal or overconditioned when dried off for elucidating the …

Adipose tissue (AT) is a central reservoir of energy stored in the form of lipids. In addition, AT
has been recognized as an immunologically and endocrinologically active tissue of dairy …

Transition period (±3 wk around calving) diseases are prevalent in dairy systems. In this
review we describe the physiological and behavioral changes experienced by cows during …