The Effect of an Exercise Paddock on Dairy Cow Behavior, Health, and Nutrient Digestion during the Transition from Pregnancy to Lactation

Amin Cai; Shiwei Wang; Pengtao Li; Kris Descovich; Tong Fu; Hongxia Lian; Tengyun Gao; Clive Phillips

doi:10.3390/ani14162353

August 14, 2024AnimalsOpen Access

The Effect of an Exercise Paddock on Dairy Cow Behavior, Health, and Nutrient Digestion during the Transition from Pregnancy to Lactation

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Access to an exercise paddock reduces daily resting duration in transition dairy cows, shifting activity patterns away from prolonged indoor rest.
Total lying time reached 733 min/d with paddock access compared to 859 min/d without it, demonstrating a marked behavioral shift during the dry period.
Controlled comparison evaluated cows receiving ad libitum total mixed ration with or without paddock access, highlighting housing effects on dairy herds.

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Controlled trial demonstrates reduced lying time with exercise paddock access in transition dairy cows, suggesting housing modifications alter rest patterns.

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