A first time for everything: The influence of parity on the behavior of transition dairy cows

Proudfoot, Kathryn L.; Huzzey, J.M.

doi:10.3168/jdsc.2022-0290

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“…Previous studies have shown that lactation affects dairy cows’ behavioral activity patterns as calving approaches [ 16 , 46 , 47 ]. The present study’s findings are consistent with previous studies [ 12 , 48 ], which reported elevated activity as calving approaches in first-lactation dairy cows. Additionally, dairy cows in their second lactation and subsequent lactations (lactation No.…”

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“…This association is statistically significant, illustrating distinct behavioral patterns across the lactation groups ( Table A1 ). Notably, first-lactation dairy cows exhibited the highest mean activity levels ( Table A1 ), possibly due to the combined stress of calving and adapting to a new lactating environment [ 12 , 44 ], which is further compounded by a lack of maternal experience [ 26 , 45 ]. Previous studies have shown that lactation affects dairy cows’ behavioral activity patterns as calving approaches [ 16 , 46 , 47 ].…”

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“…Monitoring dairy cow behavior during the transition period (TP) is vital for identifying health and reproductive issues. Observing changes in activity, eating, rumination, and social interactions can signal potential problems [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. In tropical climates, precise interpretation of these behaviors is essential for effective herd management and enhancing productivity and reproductive success.…”

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Behavioral Adaptations in Tropical Dairy Cows: Insights into Calving Day Predictions

Raza,

Abbas,

Swangchan-Uthai

et al. 2024

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This study examined changes in the activity patterns of tropical dairy cows during the transition period to assess their potential for predicting calving days. This study used the AfiTag-II biosensor to monitor activity, rest time, rest per bout, and restlessness ratio in 298 prepartum and 347 postpartum Holstein Friesian cows across three lactation groups (1, 2, and ≥3). The data were analyzed using generalized linear mixed models in SPSS, and five machine learning models, including random forest, decision tree, gradient boosting, Naïve Bayes, and neural networks, were used to predict the calving day, with their performance evaluated via ROC curves and AUC metrics. For all lactations, activity levels peak on the calving day, followed by a gradual return to prepartum levels within two weeks. First-lactation cows displayed the shortest rest duration, with a prepartum rest time of 568.8 ± 5.4 (mean ± SE), which is significantly lower than higher-lactation animals. The random forest and gradient boosting displayed an effective performance, achieving AUCs of 85% and 83%, respectively. These results indicate that temporal changes in activity behavior have the potential to be a useful indicator for calving day prediction, particularly in tropical climates where seasonal variations can obscure traditional prepartum indicators.

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Behavioral Adaptations in Tropical Dairy Cows: Insights into Calving Day Predictions

Raza,

Abbas,

Swangchan-Uthai

et al. 2024

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“…These differences in DMI of dairy cows could be attributed to different physiological stages of the cows (7). The DMI was not influenced by Cr supplementation in PP cows, which might be associated with greater stress in PP cows as compared to MP (48). The increase in DMI during BFP and AFP could be associated with a decrease in non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) by Cr supplementation (26).…”

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Effects of dietary chromium supplementation on dry matter intake and milk production and composition in lactating dairy cows: A meta-analysis

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IntroductionChromium (Cr) is an essential mineral that has been demonstrated to enhance milk production in dairy cows. This study aims to evaluate the effects of dietary Cr supplementation on dry matter intake (DMI), milk production and composition using a meta-analysis based on existing literature.MethodsA random effects meta-analysis was performed to investigate the effects of dietary Cr supplementation on DMI, milk production and composition. The heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic and Q test, while Egger's test was used to evaluate publication bias.ResultsThe meta-analysis discovered that Cr-supplemented cows had a significantly higher DMI compared to those not supplemented, with an increase of 0.72 kg/day [95% confidence interval (CI), 0.46–0.97]. The regression model indicated that DMI significantly increased by 0.9 g/kg of body weight (BW) and by 80.5 g for an increase of 1 mg of Cr supplement. The supplementation phase was associated with an increase in DMI, with an increase of 0.4582 kg/day for BFP (before parturition) and 0.853 kg/day for AFP (after parturition). The methionine and yeast forms of Cr increased DMI by 0.714 and 1.137 kg/day, respectively. The DMI was increased by 2.137 and 0.620 kg/day for multiparous (MP)+ primiparous (PP) cows and MP cows, respectively. Milk production was also increased by Cr supplementation, with an increase of 1.20 kg/day (95% CI, 0.65–1.76). The regression model indicated that milk production increased by 2.3 g/day for an increase of 1 kg of BW and by 122.4 g/day for an increase of 1 mg of Cr supplement. Milk production also increased with the duration of the experiment and days in milk. The amino acid and methionine forms of Cr complexes increased milk production by 1.645 and 1.448 kg/day, respectively. Milk production increased by 1.087 and 1.920 kg/day for MP and PP cows, respectively. Milk composition was not significantly affected by Cr supplementation. Egger's test for publication biases was not significant for all responses of interest.DiscussionThe meta-analysis showed that Cr supplementation improves DMI and milk production in dairy cows. The results suggest that the supplementation phase, form of Cr, and parity should be considered when supplementing dairy cows with Cr. The results have important implications for the dairy industry and can contribute to the development of more effective feeding strategies for dairy cows.

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“…However, we found no statistical influence of the days in milk on the number of HHM and VHM or any other behavior. Previous studies have primarily addressed differences in behavior between primiparous and multiparous cows [66], but to our knowledge none has addressed behavioral changes during milking with continuous increasing age.…”

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Analysis of Dairy Cow Behavior during Milking Associated with Lameness

Schönberger,

Berthel,

Savary

et al. 2023

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The detection of lame cows is a challenging and time-consuming issue for dairy farmers. Many farmers use the milking time to monitor the condition of their animals. Because lame cows often show increased stepping when standing to relieve pressure on aching claws, we investigated whether lame cows showed increased activity in the milking parlor. On 20 Swiss dairy farms, 647 cows were scored on lameness with a five-point locomotion score and categorized as clinical lame and non-lame cows in order to see if there are differences in behavior between these two groups (non-lame = scores 1 and 2; lame = scores 3, 4, and 5). During one evening milking, the behavior of the cows was analyzed. A three-dimensional accelerometer, attached to the milking cluster, detected the hind leg activity indirectly via the movements of the milking unit. Additionally, head movements, as well as weight shifting and the number of steps with the front legs, were analyzed from video recordings. Owing to a high percentage of false positive hind leg activities in some milkings measured by the sensor, only 60% of the collected data were evaluated for behavior (356 cows/milkings on 17 farms). Twenty-seven percent of the investigated cows were classified as lame. The lameness prevalence was increasing with increasing parity. Lame cows showed a higher hind leg activity during milking as well as a higher frequency of front steps and weight shifting events during their stay in the milking parlor than non-lame cows. No relation between the status of lameness and the number of head movements could be seen. Observation of increased stepping and weight shifting of individual animals during milking by the farmer could be used as an additional indicator to detect lame cows, but further investigations are required.

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A first time for everything: The influence of parity on the behavior of transition dairy cows

Cited by 16 publications

References 39 publications

Behavioral Adaptations in Tropical Dairy Cows: Insights into Calving Day Predictions

Behavioral Adaptations in Tropical Dairy Cows: Insights into Calving Day Predictions

Effects of dietary chromium supplementation on dry matter intake and milk production and composition in lactating dairy cows: A meta-analysis

Analysis of Dairy Cow Behavior during Milking Associated with Lameness

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