Cow Longevity Conference Proceedings Index

1. The importance of improving cow longevity
   by J. Rushen and A. M. de Passillé, Dairy Education and Research Centre, University of British Columbia
    
2. Cow longevity economics: The cost benefit of keeping the cow in the herd
   by Albert De Vries, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida
    
3. The working day of a dairy cow
   by Lene Munksgaard, Department of Animal Science, Aarhus University
    
4. Walking and standing surfaces for longevity
   by Christer Bergsten,Professor in Technological Systems for Animal Production Dept of Biosystems och Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    
5. Lying area design and barn climate getting it right
   by Frank J.C.M. van Eerdenburg, Dept Farm Animal Health, Fac Veterinary Medicine, University of Utrecht
    
6. Maximized feed intake – access and consumption
   by Trevor J. DeVries, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus
    
7. The beneficial effects of cooling cows
   by Dr. Israel Flamenbaum, Ph. D, Cow Cooling Solutions Ltd., Israel
    
8. Lameness – Prevention, detection, and treatment
   by Steven L. Berry, Dairy Management & Health Specialist, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis
    
9. Proactive mastitis management
   by Eric Hillerton, DairyNZ, New Zealand
    
10. Getting the cow pregnant
    by Geert Opsomer, Miel Hostens, Kristof Hermans and Bonny Van Ranst, Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
     
11. The transition cow needs space and comfort
    by Kenneth V. Nordlund, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin
     
12. The role of calf nutrition and management on lifetime productivity of dairy cattle
    by M. E. Van Amburgh and F. Soberon, Department of Animal Science Cornell University

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