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The welfare assessment of tied and free stall dairy cows – preliminary note

In order to evaluate the dairy cows welfare, research was conducted on two farms with different systems of accommodation, in tie stall and free. Observed parameters were body condition score (BCS), body hygiene (cleanliness), leg injuries and qualitative behaviour assessment. Assessing the welfare of dairy cows accommodates in tie stall and free we have found that free housing system provides significantly greater opportunities for expression of behavioral and socio-physiological needs.

welfare; assessment; dairy cows

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