Data di Pubblicazione:
2018
Abstract:
Tie-stall and loose housing are the main housing systems adopted in Piemontese cattle farms in
Piedmont Region (North Western Italy). In this study, we used the ANI35/L2000 index to assess
the cattle welfare in both types of housing systems, by studying 56 farms. Within each housing
system, farms were classified as 'low', 'sufficient' or 'good' welfare farms, according to the score
obtained, and this score was associated with reproductive parameters of cows. A higher welfare
score was obtained in loose housing farms. Calving intervals and annual calf to cow ratio
showed significantly better values in the loose housing system compared to tie stalls. Within tie
stalls system, better reproductive performance has been recorded in farms with a higher welfare
classification.
Tipologia CRIS:
03A-Articolo su Rivista
Keywords:
Cow, housing system, ANI 35, reproductive parameters, welfare
Elenco autori:
Irico, Lara; Tomassone, Laura; Martano, Giuseppe; Gottardo, Flaviana; Tarantola, Martina
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