Abstract
Calving-related losses, such as stillbirth, affect the bottom line of dairy operations, and the underlying causes should be investigated to develop preventive procedures that consider both animal welfare and profitability. Comprehensive training on calving management practices for dairy personnel is a top priority, especially to reduce the prevalence of stillbirth in dairy herds. Risk factors affecting stillbirth vary from farm to farm, and blanket recommendations often fail when applied to a variety of different herds. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the effect of time of birth during the 1-hour period before and after the work shift transition of calving personnel (n=3) on 1 commercial dairy on the prevalence of stillbirth in Holstein cows.
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