Milk samples can indicate whether a cow is dehydrated
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07/09/2026
A simple milk test that measures the amount of dissolved particles in the milk can indicate whether a cow has consumed enough water. This is shown by a study conducted at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).
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Link to scientific publication
Staaf Larsson B, Jansson A & Dahlborn K (2026) Sources of variation in milk osmolality in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Research, 1–7.
Contact
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PersonBirgitta Staaf Larsson, PhD-student