Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Modelling the dynamics and economics of health in individual dairy herds: future tasks for the veterinarian in practice and in research.
- Journal:
- Veterinary research
- Year:
- 1994
- Authors:
- Enevoldsen, C & Sørensen, J T
- Affiliation:
- National Institute of Animal Science
Plain-English summary
In a research project, veterinarians worked closely with dairy farmers to develop helpful tools for managing herd health. This collaboration allowed researchers to gather accurate data and understand the real challenges faced by farmers and veterinarians. They used this information to create models that can predict how different management choices might affect the health and economics of a dairy herd. The study highlights the importance of this approach for improving veterinary practices and farm management. Overall, the research aims to enhance the support veterinarians can provide to dairy farmers.
Abstract
Collaboration with practicing veterinarians was established in a research project and has resulted in several epidemiologic tools to assist them in their work. Simultaneously, the research group obtained continuous access to valid and precise data and obtained first-hand knowledge about real-life problems for the dairy farmer and the practicing veterinarian. The veterinarian was able to supply detailed information concerning managerial routines applied on the farm. Epidemiologic analyses of the collected data produced input for herd-specific modelling of herd dynamic and economic effects of relevant production alternatives by means of a dynamic, stochastic, and mechanistic simulation model. The relevance of this approach as a research methodology is discussed.
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