Kristy Pagel

We used time-lapse video cameras hung above feed bunks to observe feeding behavior and feed push-up activity for close-up dry cows, fresh cows, and groups of highproducing cows. The cameras took photos every 5 seconds, often recording for up to a week at a time. Then we used a spreadsheet to record behavior and activity observed in the videos, color-coding events to help us see patterns.These cont ...