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Three animal welfare researchers from AU contribute to revision of EU’s animal welfare legislation

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Three researchers from Department of Animal Science at Aarhus University are part of EFSA’s expert groups, and ensuring that the most recent…

AU Foulum takes part in the BBC broadcast “Farmers on the frontline” concerning research in climate friendly cattle production

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In a new episode of the BBC series “Follow the Food” entitled “Farmers on the frontline”, they visit Department of Animal Science at AU Foulum.…

A new AU project examines what it means to the cow to be with her calf

[Translate to English:] Projektet sætter som noget nyt fokus på, hvad det betyder for koens tilknytning til kalven og koens følelser at være sammen med sin kalv. Det undersøger hvor motiverede køer er for at være sammen med deres kalv og om køer, der er sammen med deres kalve, e
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In a newly started project at Aarhus University, the researchers investigate what it means for the cow’s welfare to rear her own calf. They will focus…

Stig Purup – new adjunct professor at Aalborg University

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Senior researcher Stig Purup from Department of Animal Science, Aarhus University, has been assigned the renowned title as adjunct professor at…

Hoof trimming late in gestation increases the risk of abortion

[Translate to English:] Der er grund til at være ekstra forsigtig med at klovbeskære køer sent i drægtigheden, da det kan øge abortrisikoen, viser undersøgelse fra AU. Foto: Linda S. Sørensen.
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A study from AU, based on a large data set from the Danish Cattle Database, demonstrates that hoof trimming late in gestation increases the risk of…

Hoof trimming around drying off prevents sole ulcers

[Translate to English:] Klovbeskæring omkring afgoldning, er en god strategi til at forebygge sålesår, men bør ikke foretages de sidste fire uger, før kælvning, da det øger abortrisikoen. Foto: Linda S. Sørensen.
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A study at Aarhus University shows that hoof trimming around drying off is associated with a 20% lower odds of dairy cows developing sole ulcers in…

Video tour at the new Danish Cattle Research Centre

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Welcome to a guided video tour in the new research facilities at the Danish Cattle Research Centre (DKC), Aarhus University.

Smart Cow Newsletter - issue 5

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The latest SmartCow Newsletter is now available. The SmartCow project integrates key European cattle research infrastructures to promote their…

Extended lactation: Which cows are suitable?

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Intentional delay of the cow’s first insemination after calving results in an extended lactation. However, not all cows manage an extended lactation…

The fourth call for proposals for Transnational Access (TNA) within the SmartCow project is now open.

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The TNA call makes available cattle research facilities of SmartCow partners for research by academic or industry colleagues from other (mainly EU)…

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