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Describing the decision-making process of Ontario dairy farmers when managing down dairy cattle: A qualitative focus group study

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Brindle et al. (2025 In press) interviewed Ontario dairy producers on the subject of management practices, challenges, facilities and equipment for down cow care. One of the findings was that "Producers emphasized a balance between proactive, long-term strategies, such as prevention, record-keeping, and research-driven improvements, and the need for flexible, real-time decision-making to address the unpredictable nature of down cows."