Risk factors associated with cows' lying time, stall and cows' own cleanliness in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya

Background and Aim: The welfare of animals kept in livestock production systems has raised concerns around the world. Adult dairy cattle require adequate rest and spend approximately 12 h/day lying down. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the stall factors and management practices affecti...

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Main Authors: E. K. Kathambi, J. A. VanLeeuwen, G. K. Gitau, C. Kamunde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2019-07-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.12/July-2019/24.pdf