Barriers to recording calf health data on dairy farms in Ontario.

ABSTRACT: Establishing accurate illness and treatment rates in dairy calves is crucial, yet calf health records are often incomplete. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate barriers for dairy farmers for recording calf illnesses and treatments on dairy farms in Ontario, Canada. An online survey was completed by a convenience sample of 88 Ontario dairy farms in 2022, with 34 questions regarding farm demographics, current practices surrounding record keeping and analysis, and factors that would improve recording compliance. Multivariable models were built to assess associations between explanatory variables and the following outcomes: likelihood of making management or treatment protocol changes based on records analysis, factors that would increase the use of electronic recording method

SUBMITTER: Edwards KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10785240 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature