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Dairy Cows Produce Less Milk and Modify Their Behaviour during the Transition between Tie-Stall to Free-Stall.
Jan Broucek1, Michal Uhrincat2, Stefan Mihina3
1Research Institute of Animal Production Nitra, 951 41 Luzianky, Slovakia. broucek@vuzv.sk.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|March 10, 2017
Summary
Moving dairy cows to a new free-stall barn initially reduced milk production and increased lying time. However, cows adapted quickly, with milk yields recovering by day 14, indicating successful adaptation to improved housing.
Area of Science:
- Animal Science
- Dairy Husbandry
- Animal Welfare
Background:
- Housing and management significantly impact dairy cow welfare and productivity.
- Stress from relocation can suppress milk production and alter behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effects of transitioning dairy cows from stanchion-stall to free-stall housing on their behavior and milk production.
Main Methods:
- Holstein cows were moved from stanchion-stall housing to a free-stall facility.
- Behavioral metrics (lying time) and milk production were monitored post-transfer.
Main Results:
- Cows initially spent more time lying down, with lying and rumination times increasing over ten days.
- Milk production decreased by 23.3% on the first day post-transfer, recovering by day 14.
- First-lactation and pregnant cows showed different lying behaviors and milk loss patterns.
Conclusions:
- Relocating cows to free-stall housing initially reduces milk production but adaptation occurs rapidly.
- Improved housing environments facilitate quicker recovery and adaptation in dairy cows.
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