Bacterial concentrations in bedding and their association with dairy cow hygiene and milk quality
Comparison of bacterial counts (BCs) among common bedding types used for dairy cows, including straw, is needed. There is concern that the microbial content of organic bedding is elevated and presents risks for dairy cow udder health and milk quality. The objectives of this study were to investigate...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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Series: | Animal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731119002787 |