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<p>Cattle are among the animals with diurnal activity, which is due to the specific animal– environment relationship and the natural role wild cattle play in the ecosystem. As humans began domesticating, breeding these animals, they became an integral part of this relationship. This review article addresses the most important current issues: 1) a characterisation of contemporary knowledge on the biological determinants of the vision abilities of dairy cattle, 2) a discussion of the relationship between these abilities and animal health and performance, and 3) a characterisation of the light–animal relationship under husbandry conditions. The intricate link between the anatomical and physiological aspects of visual function in cattle and their circadian rhythms was emphasised. This connection directly influences cattle growth and development, as well as the health and performance of dairy cows during the long/short day photoperiods. The article also considers the possibility of managing dairy cows’ photoperiod and light quality to enhance their performance and overall well-being.</p>
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Cattle are among the animals with diurnal activity, which is due to the specific animal– environment relationship and the natural role wild cattle play in the ecosystem. As humans began domesticating, breeding these animals, they became an integral part of this relationship. This review article addresses the most important current issues: 1) a characterisation of contemporary knowledge on the biological determinants of the vision abilities of dairy cattle, 2) a discussion of the relationship between these abilities and animal health and performance, and 3) a characterisation of the light–animal relationship under husbandry conditions. The intricate link between the anatomical and physiological aspects of visual function in cattle and their circadian rhythms was emphasised. This connection directly influences cattle growth and development, as well as the health and performance of dairy cows during the long/short day photoperiods. The article also considers the possibility of managing dairy cows’ photoperiod and light quality to enhance their performance and overall well-being.

Effect of light on dairy cattle in farm conditions – a review

Department of Genetics, Animal Breeding and Ethology

Department of Rural Building, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Land Surveying

Department of Animal Hygiene and Animal Welfare

University of Environmental and Life Sciences

Biometeorology Study Group and Federal University of Technology

Annals of Animal Science

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Cattle are among the animals with diurnal activity, which is due to the specific animal– environment relationship and the natural role wild cattle play in the...

Effect of light on dairy cattle in farm conditions – a review

Data publikacji: 10 maj 2024

Zakres stron: -

Otrzymano: 26 paź 2023

Przyjęty: 11 kwi 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2024-0052

Słowa kluczowe
dairy cattle, vision abilities, cows’ health and performance, light management

© 2024 Krzysztof Adamczyk et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Effect of light on dairy cattle in farm conditions – a review

Data publikacji: 10 maj 2024

Zakres stron: -

Otrzymano: 26 paź 2023

Przyjęty: 11 kwi 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2024-0052

Słowa kluczowedairy cattle, vision abilities, cows’ health and performance, light management

© 2024 Krzysztof Adamczyk et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Słowa kluczowe
dairy cattle, vision abilities, cows’ health and performance, light management