Association of Rumination Time with Metabolic Imbalance and Milk Quality Traits in Holstein Cattle

Biology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Samanta Grigė, Akvilė Girdauskaitė, Lina Anskienė, Inga Sabeckienė, Karina Džermeikaitė, Justina Krištolaitytė, Dovilė Malašauskienė, Mindaugas Televičius, Ramūnas Antanaitis
DOI: 10.3390/biology15070581
Cited by: 1
References: 24

Abstract

Rumination time is considered a sensitive behavioral indicator of physiological and metabolic status in dairy cows, yet its relationships with biochemical and milk quality parameters under commercial robotic milking conditions remain insufficiently described. This study combined precision monitoring technologies, serum biochemical profiling, and in-line milk analysis to evaluate physiological differences among early-lactation Holstein cows according to rumination time. A total of 88 cows were classified into three rumination time categories (>527, 412-527, and

Fields of Study & Subjects

Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock Reproductive Physiology in Livestock

Publication details

Journal / source
Biology
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
15
Issue
7
Pages
581–581
Publication date
5 April 2026
Language
EN