Evaluation of Dairy Cattle Locomotion, Eating, and Ruminating Behavior During Heat Stress Using Cutting-Edge Technological Monitoring

Abstract

Objectives Dairy farming is adversely affected by heat stress (HS). HS in dairy cows can result in decreased milk production, reduced reproductive rates, compromised immune function, and diminished animal well-being. Moreover, climate change is leading to an increased occurrence and severity of heatwaves, while the overall world surface temperature will continue to increase. High somatic cell count (SCC) is currently and will persis as a substantial concern for dairy farmers in the foreseeable future. [...].