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Shwetambri Jamwal
Assistant Professor, Livestock Production Management Department of Livestock Farm Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul, GADVASU
shwetambrijamwal333@rediffmail.com 		Yashwant Singh
Professor, Livestock Production Management, Department of Livestock Farm Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul GADVASU
Rajneesh
Assistant Professor, Livestock Production Management, GADVASU, Ludhiana


ABSTRACT

Ensuring well-being of dairy animals is of utmost importance in contemporary farming practices. Assessment of body condition serves as a method for gauging nutritional status and health of cows. Observing their behaviour, feeding habits and activity levels, provides insights into their psychological welfare. Lameness, a common issue emphasizes necessity of maintaining hoof health to minimize discomfort and pain. Monitoring body temperature and respiration rate is crucial for identifying signs of stress, particularly heat stress, prompting for implementation of suitable cooling strategies to enhance animal comfort and productivity. Analyzing milk composition offers information about metabolic health of dairy cows. Additionally, assessing teat condition aids in preventing mastitis and ensuring proper milking hygiene practices. Incorporation of welfare indicators into farm management can facilitate proactive measures to protect the health, productivity, and overall well-being of dairy animals.
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