Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Nicoleta DEFTA, Robert MIHAI, Livia VIDU, Paula POȘAN, Marius MAFTEI,Andra ȘULER, Dănuț Nicolae ENEA, Aurelia OSMAN (DEFTA), Ana-Maria SCRIPA
Knowledge of microclimate parameters in dairy cow shelters allows farmers to monitor animal welfare and production process. The use of precision instruments offers facilities: economic, by increasing profit; farmers who can take real-time measures to adjust microclimate parameters. The purpose of this study was to monitor the microclimate parameters in a dairy cattle barn using precision livestock farming tools over a period of 9 months. This study aims to provide information about the environmental conditions in the barn and to identify potential issues to optimize the welfare and productivity of the cows. The data was collected and processed using the BlueMonitor software platform. For each analyzed parameter - temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, particle concentration, and dew point - central tendency statistics (mean) and dispersion statistics (SEM, SD, CV %) were calculated. Differences between monthly averages were tested for significance using the Fisher test, revealing significant variations across all parameters. Monitoring microclimate parameters using precision instruments in animal husbandry enables farmers to take real-time measures, ensuring dairy cows are provided with optimal conditions to express their productive potential.
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