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Effects of Water Cup Cleaning on Drinking Behaviour, Water Intake, and Milk Yield of Lactating Dairy Cows in Tie-Stall Barns.
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Abstract
Water cups in tie-stall barns often remain uncleaned for long periods, allowing organic matter and biofilms to accumulate, which may reduce drinking efficiency, defined as water intake per drinking event rather than drinking frequency, and increase hygienic risks, including potential bacterial contamination, in dairy cows. This study examined the short-term effects of cleaning heavily fouled water cups on drinking behaviour, water intake, and milk yield in lactating Holstein cows. Twenty-four cows were observed on a baseline day and again after a one-day adaptation period following cup cleaning, using a within-animal comparison. Cleaning significantly increased total daily water intake by approximately 5 L (
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