All Outputs (3)

Analysis of Cattle Foot Lesions Recorded at Trimming in the Southwest of England (2025)
Journal Article
Britten, N., Blackie, N., Reader, J., Booth, R. E., & Mahendran, S. A. (in press). Analysis of Cattle Foot Lesions Recorded at Trimming in the Southwest of England. Animals, 15(6), 829. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15060829

Background: The UK has a high incidence of lameness in cattle, which is costly in terms of economics and welfare. Most causes of bovine lameness originate in the foot but there are several different conditions causing lameness. Quantifying the relati... Read More about Analysis of Cattle Foot Lesions Recorded at Trimming in the Southwest of England.

Behavioural Engagement of Holstein Friesian Dairy Cattle with Different Mounting Techniques for Salt Licks as Environmental Enrichment (2025)
Journal Article
McLaughlin, D., & Blackie, N. (2025). Behavioural Engagement of Holstein Friesian Dairy Cattle with Different Mounting Techniques for Salt Licks as Environmental Enrichment. Animals, 15(5), 701. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15050701

With increasing numbers of dairy farms adopting zero-grazing systems, there is a growing need for indoor environmental enrichment methods. Enrichment is necessary to meet industry requirements and fulfil behavioural motivations, such as oral manipula... Read More about Behavioural Engagement of Holstein Friesian Dairy Cattle with Different Mounting Techniques for Salt Licks as Environmental Enrichment.

Development and Progression of Bovine Respiratory Disease Measured Using Clinical Respiratory Scoring and Thoracic Ultrasonography in Preweaned Calves on Dairy Farms in the United Kingdom: A Prospective Cohort Study (2025)
Journal Article
Lindley, G., Blackie, N., Wathes, D. C., & Booth, R. E. (in press). Development and Progression of Bovine Respiratory Disease Measured Using Clinical Respiratory Scoring and Thoracic Ultrasonography in Preweaned Calves on Dairy Farms in the United Kingdom: A Prospective Cohort Study. Animals, 15(3), 360. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15030360

The respiratory health of preweaned calves is an important determinant of their health, welfare, and future performance. This prospective cohort study measured bovine respiratory disease (BRD) on 16 dairy farms, including 476 calves in South-west Eng... Read More about Development and Progression of Bovine Respiratory Disease Measured Using Clinical Respiratory Scoring and Thoracic Ultrasonography in Preweaned Calves on Dairy Farms in the United Kingdom: A Prospective Cohort Study.