2009American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference ProceedingsOpen access

Automated Detection of Lameness in Dairy Cows Using Measurements of Weight Distribution

N. Chapinal, Sarah Wagner, J. Rushen, A. M. De Pasillé

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Lameness in dairy cows may be difficult to detect by visual observation. The objective of the study was to assess whether measures of activity and how cows distribute their weight among their legs when standing can detect lameness.

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Lameness in dairy cows may be difficult to detect by visual observation. The objective of the study was to assess whether measures of activity and how cows distribute their weight among their legs when standing can detect lameness.

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Lameness in dairy cows may be difficult to detect by visual observation. The objective of the study was to assess whether measures of activity and how cows distribute their weight among their legs when standing can detect lameness.

Key concepts: Lameness, Dairy cattle, Animal science, Dairy industry, Veterinary medicine, Medicine, Biology, Surgery

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