The objective of this thesis was to evaluate novel estrus expression traits in lactating dairy cows. Bi-hourly activity and rumination data from 10,335 lactating cows wearing wireless sensors were collected from April 2021 ...

The overall objective of this thesis was to investigate the effects of heat abatement strategies pre- and postnatally, and the subsequent effects on pre-weaning dairy calves. Rising temperatures pose a current threat to ...

Salmonella is one of the foodborne pathogens that threatens the safety of meat and poultry products. Animals are susceptible to Salmonella contamination during the pre-harvest stage, including transportation lairage, and ...

Foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella can contaminate food products derived from animals, including pork and pork products. Head and cheek meat trim is an often overlooked but an important product that can become contaminated ...

Pregnancy associated glycoproteins (PAGs) have been widely used as markers of pregnancy viability, but their specific functions remain unclear despite extensive characterization. During the late embryonic period, several ...

The transition from late gestation to early lactation in dairy cattle has been characterized as a pivotal point involving many physiological changes and adaptive responses that will determine a cow’s success in the production ...