Figure 1. A photograph of me doing research on a dairy farm in Alberta. Photo credit: Anna Schaafsma, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Utrecht.
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Observational Field Work
Published July 12, 2023
When startled, dairy cattle can become frenetic and slip on wet barn floors. Consequently, it is important to not disturb them when conducting research.
When I visit pens to score bovine body condition and cleanliness, I sit still and let the animals come to me rather than traipsing through the barn (Figure 1).
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