Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Soil Microbial Ecology01:29

Soil Microbial Ecology

83
Soil microbial ecology is defined by highly diverse, spatially structured communities that drive nutrient cycling, organic matter turnover, and overall ecosystem stability. Although a gram of soil can contain thousands of bacterial and archaeal taxa, the ecological processes they mediate are even more crucial for sustaining terrestrial life.Microhabitats and NichesSoil is a heterogeneous mixture of minerals, organic matter, water, and air. Microbes inhabit distinct microhabitats formed by...
83
Microbial Interactions: Cooperation01:26

Microbial Interactions: Cooperation

59
Microbial cooperation involves beneficial interactions in which different species work together for individual or mutual advantage. These interactions can profoundly influence ecological dynamics and evolutionary processes, and they are essential to many pathogenic and symbiotic relationships.Nematode–Bacteria CooperationA striking example is the relationship between the Gram-negative bacterium Xenorhabdus nematophila and the parasitic nematode Steinernema carpocapsae. Juvenile nematodes...
59

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

How to use natural history collections to resurrect information on historical parasite abundances.

Journal of helminthology·2023
Same author

Distribution of staphylococcal and mammaliicoccal species from compost-bedded pack or sand-bedded freestall dairy farms.

Journal of dairy science·2022
Same author

The impact of testosterone therapy on quality of life in adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Neuromuscular disorders : NMD·2021
Same author

Effects of acute lying and sleep deprivation on metabolic and inflammatory responses of lactating dairy cows.

Journal of dairy science·2021
Same author

Invited review: Compost-bedded pack barns for dairy cows.

Journal of dairy science·2019
Same author

On-farm use of disease alerts generated by precision dairy technology.

Journal of dairy science·2019

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 2, 2026

Lab-Scale Model to Evaluate Odor and Gas Concentrations Emitted by Deep Bedded Pack Manure
06:52

Lab-Scale Model to Evaluate Odor and Gas Concentrations Emitted by Deep Bedded Pack Manure

Published on: July 19, 2018

6.1K

The relationship between compost bedded pack performance, management, and bacterial counts.

R A Black1, J L Taraba2, G B Day2

  • 1Department of Animal and Food Sciences.

Journal of Dairy Science
|March 18, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Bacterial counts in compost bedded pack (CBP) barns are influenced by temperature and moisture. Optimizing carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratios and space per cow can help manage bacterial populations in dairy cow bedding.

Keywords:
bacterial analysiscompost bedded pack barnsomatic cell count

More Related Videos

Biocontained Carcass Composting for Control of Infectious Disease Outbreak in Livestock
14:34

Biocontained Carcass Composting for Control of Infectious Disease Outbreak in Livestock

Published on: May 6, 2010

12.1K
A Plate Competition Assay As a Quick Preliminary Assessment of Disease Suppression
05:23

A Plate Competition Assay As a Quick Preliminary Assessment of Disease Suppression

Published on: October 28, 2018

7.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 2, 2026

Lab-Scale Model to Evaluate Odor and Gas Concentrations Emitted by Deep Bedded Pack Manure
06:52

Lab-Scale Model to Evaluate Odor and Gas Concentrations Emitted by Deep Bedded Pack Manure

Published on: July 19, 2018

6.1K
Biocontained Carcass Composting for Control of Infectious Disease Outbreak in Livestock
14:34

Biocontained Carcass Composting for Control of Infectious Disease Outbreak in Livestock

Published on: May 6, 2010

12.1K
A Plate Competition Assay As a Quick Preliminary Assessment of Disease Suppression
05:23

A Plate Competition Assay As a Quick Preliminary Assessment of Disease Suppression

Published on: October 28, 2018

7.5K

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Animal Science

Background:

  • Compost bedded pack (CBP) barns are increasingly used for dairy cattle housing.
  • Understanding the microbial ecology of CBP bedding is crucial for animal health and welfare.
  • Factors influencing bacterial populations in bedding require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationships between environmental factors and bacterial counts in CBP bedding.
  • To identify key parameters affecting coliforms, Escherichia coli, streptococci, staphylococci, and Bacillus spp.
  • To provide insights for managing bacterial levels in dairy housing.

Main Methods:

  • A field survey of 42 CBP barns in Kentucky was conducted.
  • Bedding samples were collected and analyzed for bacterial counts (coliforms, E. coli, streptococci, staphylococci, Bacillus spp.).
  • Environmental parameters including temperature, moisture, carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio, and space per cow were measured.

Main Results:

  • Coliform counts were not significantly affected by temperature, moisture, C:N ratio, or space per cow.
  • Escherichia coli peaked at C:N ratios between 30:1 and 35:1.
  • Staphylococci counts increased with ambient temperature, while Streptococci counts were influenced by space per cow, temperature, moisture, and C:N ratio.
  • Bacillus spp. counts decreased with increased moisture, C:N ratio, and ambient temperature.

Conclusions:

  • Environmental factors like temperature, moisture, C:N ratio, and space per cow play distinct roles in shaping bacterial communities within CBP bedding.
  • Specific bacterial pathogens associated with mastitis may persist in CBP environments, necessitating stringent hygiene and management practices.
  • Further research and optimized management strategies are needed to control bacterial populations and mitigate risks in CBP systems.