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Lying Down Time

Gomez, A., and Cook, N. B. 2010. Time budgets of lactating dairy cattle in commercial freestall herds. J. Dairy Sci. 93(12), 5772-5781. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-15387. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0022-0302%2810%2900627-2

Metz, J.H.M. 1985. The reaction of cows to short-term deprivation of lying. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 13:310. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0168159185900103

Pineiro, J. M., Menichetti, B. T., Barragan, A. A., Relling, A. E., Weiss, W. P., Bas, S., and Schuenemann, G. M. 2019. Associations of postpartum lying time with culling, milk yield, cyclicity, and reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 102(4), 3362-3375. DOI:10.3168/jds.2010-3436. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030219301766

Thompson, A. J., Weary, D. M., Bran, J. A., Daros, R. R., Hötzel, M. J., & von Keyserlingk, M. 2019. Lameness and lying behavior in grazing dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 102(7), 6373–6382. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15717. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31079902/

Tullo, E., Mattachini, G., Riva, E., Finzi, A., Provolo, G., Guarino, M. 2019. Effects of Climatic Conditions on the Lying Behavior of a Group of Primiparous Dairy Cows. Animals. 9(11): 869 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6912646/

Bunk Space

Bach, A., C. Iglesias, and I. Busto. 2006. A computerized system for monitoring feeding behavior and individual feed intake of dairy cattle in loose-housed conditions. J. Dairy Sci. 87:358(Abstr.) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8182398_Technical_Note_A_Computerized_System_for_Monitoring_Feeding_Behavior_and_Individual_Feed_Intake_of_Dairy_Cattle

Collings, L. K. M., Weary, D. M., Chapinal, N., and von Keyserlingk, M. A. G. 2011. Temporal feed restriction and overstocking increase competition for feed by dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 94(11), 5480-5486. DOI:10.3168/jds.2011-4370. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0022-0302%2811%2900574-1

DeVries, T. J., M.A.G. von Keyserlingk, and D. M. Weary. 2004. Effect of feeding space on the inter-cow distance, aggression, and feeding behavior of free-stall housed dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 87:1432-1438. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(04)73293-2/fulltext

DeVries, T. J., M.A.G. von Keyserlingk, and K. A. Beauchemin. 2003. Diurnal feeding pattern of lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 86:4079-4082. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(03)74020-X/pdf

Grant, R. J., and J. L. Albright. 2001. Effect of animal grouping on feeding behavior and intake of dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 84:E156-E163. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(01)70210-X/pdf

Mentink, R. L. and Cook, N. B. 2006. Short communication: Feed bunk utilization in dairy cows housed in pens with either two or three rows of free of free stalls. J. Dairy Sci. 89(1), 134-138. DOI:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(06)72076-8. https://search-proquest-com.subzero.lib.uoguelph.ca/docview/195800604/fulltextPDF/7A052FE8B12041A5PQ/1?accountid=11233

Proudfoot, K. L., Veira, D. M., Weary, D. M., and von Keyserlingk, M, A, G. 2009. Competition at the feed bunk changes the feeding, standing, and social behaviour of transition dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 92(7), 3116-3123. DOI:10.3168/jds.2008-1718. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0022-0302%2809%2970628-9

Water Intake

Cardot, V., Le Roux, Y., and Jurjanz, S. 2008. Drinking behaviour of lactating dairy cows and prediction of their water intake. J. Dairy Sci. 91(6), 2257-2264. DOI:10.3168/jds.2007-0204. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0022-0302%2808%2971176-7

Sporndly, E., and Wredle, E. 2005. Automatic milking and grazing-Effects of location of drinking water on water intake, milk yield, and cow behaviour. J. Dairy Sci. 88(5), 1711-1722. DOI:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(05)72844-7. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0022-0302%2805%2972844-7

Rumination Time

Clement, P., Guatteo, R., Delaby, L., Rouille, B., Chanvallon., A., Philipot, J. M., and Bareille, N. 2014. Short communication: Added value of rumination time for the prediction of dry matter intake in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 97(10), 6531-6535. DOI:10.3168/jds.2013-7860. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0022-0302%2814%2900553-0

Soriani, N., Panella, G., Calamari, L. 2013. Rumination time during the summer season and its relationships with metabolic conditions and milk production. J. Dairy Sci. 96:5082-5094. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030213004529

Time Budget of Lactating Cows

Albright, J. L. 1993. Feeding behavior in dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 76:485. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(93)77369-5/pdf

Grant, R. J. 2003. Taking advantage of dairy cow behavior: Cost of ignoring time budgets. In Proc. 2003 Cornell Nutr. Conf. for Feed Manufac. October 21-23. Cornell University. Wyndham Syracuse Hotel. Syracuse, NY. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/989f/79ba1f875168a70434ca05149d98ce1eb858.pdf

Grant, R. J., and J. L. Albright. 2000. Feeding behaviour. In Farm Animal Metabolism and Nutrition. J.P.F. D’Mello, ed. CABI Publishing. New York, NY. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002203020170210X

Grant, R. J., 2019. Taking Advantage of Natural Behaviour Improves Dairy Cow Performance. W. H. Miner Agriculturaly Research Institute https://dairy-cattle.extension.org/taking-advantage-of-natural-behavior-improves-dairy-cow-performance/

Miller, K., and Wood-Gush, D. G. M. 1991. Some effects of housing on the social behaviour of dairy cows. J. Anim. Sci. 53(3), 271-278. DOI:10.1017/S0003356100020262. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/animal-science/article/some-effects-of-housing-on-the-social-behaviour-of-dairy-cows/B57B8465F09914616F08876825C6EE7F

Herd Mentality and Behaviour

Boe, K. E., and G. Faerevik. 2003. Grouping and social preferences in calves, heifers, and cows. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 80:175-190. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/248335884_Grouping_and_social_preferences_in_calves_heifers_and_cows

Dado, R. G., and M. S. Allen. 1994. Variation in and relationships among feeding, chewing, and drinking variables for lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 77:132-144. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(94)76936-8/fulltext

Grant, R. J. 1999. Management eye on the cow: Taking advantage of cow behavior. Page 39 in Proc. Tri-State Dairy Management Conference. November 10-11, Fort Wayne, IN. http://wdmc.org/2007/Grant.pdf

Kondo, S., J. Sekine, M. Okubo, and Y. Asahida. 1989. The effect of group size and space allowance on the agonistic and spacing behavior of cattle. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 24:127-135. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0168159189900403

Kondo, S., and J. F. Hurnik. 1990. Stabilization of social hierarchy in dairy cows. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 27:287-297. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/016815919090125W

Val-Laillet, D., Guesdon, V., von Keyserlingk, M., de Passille, A., Rushen, J. 2009. Allogrooming in cattle: Relationships between social preferences, feeding displacements and social dominance. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 116: 141-149 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159108002050#:~:text=Allogrooming%20was%20observed%20mostly%20at,low%2Dranking%2C%20primiparous%20animals.

Teat Health

Heguy, J., DePeters, E., 2010. Back to Basics: Milking Procedures. Progressive Dairy. https://www.progressivedairy.com/topics/herd-health/back-to-basics-milking-procedures

Holstein Foundation. 2017. Milking and Lactation Workbook. http://www.holsteinfoundation.org/pdf_doc/workbooks/Milking_Lactation_Workbook.pdf

Ohnstad, I., Mein, G., Baines, J., Rasmussen, M., Farnsworth, R., Pocknee, B., Hemling, T. and Hillerton, J. 2011. Addressing Teat Condition Problems. DeLaval MilkProduction.com. http://www.milkproduction.com/Library/Scientific-articles/Animal-health/Addressing-teat-condition-problems-/

Ventilation

Atkins, I. 2016. Cooling costs for tunnel-ventilated, cross-ventilated barns. Progressive Dairy. https://www.progressivedairy.com/topics/barns-equipment/cooling-costs-for-tunnel-ventilated-cross-ventilated-barns