Title |
Evaluation of remote monitoring of parturition in dairy cattle as a new tool for calving management
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Published in |
BMC Veterinary Research, October 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1746-6148-9-191 |
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Authors |
Claudio Palombi, Marco Paolucci, Giuseppe Stradaioli, Mario Corubolo, Paolo B Pascolo, Maurizio Monaci |
Abstract |
Proper calving management of dairy herds is a crucial aspect of the bovine life cycle, as it has profound effects on calf viability and on the post-partum course of the dam. The objectives of this study were to monitor the calving process through the use of a remote alarm system and to determine the impact of prompt emergency obstetric procedures in case of dystocia for the prevention of stillbirths and post-partum reproductive pathologies, and for improving herd fertility. Six groups of experimental animals were studied: monitored heifers (n = 60) and multiparous cows (n = 60) were compared with non-observed animals (n = 60 heifers and n = 60 multiparous) giving birth during the same time period and housed in the calving barn, and with unmonitored animals placed in a dry zone (n = 240 heifers and n = 112 multiparous cows). |
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