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M J Anderson, R C Lamb, C H Mickelsen

    Journal of Dairy Science
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    Exercising dairy cows during their dry period may improve their well-being. A new facility with a circular lane and variable speed motor was developed to provide comfortable exercise for cows, with optimal speeds identified.

    Area of Science:

    • Animal Science
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Agricultural Engineering

    Background:

    • Dairy cows in confinement may experience reduced physical activity.
    • The dry period is a critical phase for dairy cow health and preparation for lactation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and describe a facility for exercising dairy cows during the dry period.
    • To determine optimal exercise parameters for pregnant dairy cows and heifers.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a novel exerciser facility featuring a circular lane.
    • Incorporation of a variable speed electric motor for controlled locomotion.
    • Observation of dairy cow and heifer responses to different exercise speeds.

    Main Results:

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    • A steady and comfortable pace was achieved at 3.5 km/h.
    • Many animals showed reluctance to exercise at speeds exceeding 5.5 km/h.
    • The developed facility allows for controlled exercise of dairy cows.

    Conclusions:

    • Exercise during the dry period is feasible with appropriate facilities.
    • Specific speed ranges are suitable for exercising pregnant dairy cows and heifers.
    • The developed exerciser can be a valuable tool for improving dairy cow welfare in confinement systems.