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DairyTalk 629: More Maternal Contact, Less Saleable Milk? Understanding the Trade-Offs - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on a scientific article published in the Journal of Dairy Science examining the effects of cow–calf contact during early lactation. At the center of the discussion is how immediate versus delayed separation influences cow behavior, animal welfare, and milk production. The study explains how a one-week contact period affected activity, rumination, and saleable milk yield, providing new insights into the cows' response following separation. It also explores the trade-offs between animal welfare, milk production, and practical herd management under different calving…
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