E. Vasseur

Validation of behavioural tests for personality assessment in tie-stall dairy cows

This study evaluates the consistency and validity of five behavioural tests for assessing personality traits in dairy cows, finding only the Sudden Test shows significant consistency.

Investigating cognitive enrichment for dairy calves through behavioral measures of participation and engagement: a pilot study

This pilot study examines the effects of cognitive enrichment on weaned dairy calves using behavioral measures, finding increased participation and engagement with puzzle boxes compared to control groups.

Responses of dairy cows following a change in housing system and social group: a living lab experiment

This study examines how dairy cows adapt to changes in housing, milking, and social systems, finding rapid behavioral adaptation with temporary deviations.

Discovering subclinical effects of limited outdoor access on gait and hoof health of cows housed in movement-restricted environments

This study assesses the subclinical effects of limited outdoor access on gait and hoof health in cows using non-clinical methods, finding changes in stride, pressure, and temperature that are not detectable by traditional assessments.