Department of Animal Science 

UC Davis - The University of California, Davis

Cassandra Tucker
 

Selected Publications

Refereed

  1. Tucker, C.B., Dalley, D.E., Burke, J.K. and Clark, D.A. in press. Milking cows once daily influences behavior and udder firmness at peak and mid-lactation. Journal of Dairy Science.
  2. Tucker, C.B., Rogers, A., Verkerk, G.A., Webster, J. and Matthews, L.R. in press. Effects of shelter and body condition on the behaviour and physiology of dairy cattle in winter. Applied Animal Behaviour Science.
  3. Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M. and Zdanowicz, G. 2006. Effects of brisket boards on freestall preference and use. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:2603-2607.
  4. Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M., Campell, B., de Passillé, A.M. and Rushen, J. 2006. Type of flooring in front of the feed bunk affects feeding behavior and use of freestalls by dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 89:2067-2071.
  5. Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M. and Fraser, D. 2005. Neck-rail placement: effect on freestall preference, use, and cleanliness. Journal of Dairy Science 88:2730-2737.
  6. Drissler, M., Gaworski, M., Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. 2005. Freestall maintenance: effects on lying behavior of dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 88:2381-2387.
  7. Tucker, C.B., Verkerk, G.A., Small, B.H., Tarbotton, I.S. and Webster, J.R.. 2005. Animal welfare in large dairy herds: a survey of current practices. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production 65:127-131.
  8. Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. 2004. Bedding on geotextile mattresses: how much is required to increase cow comfort? Journal of Dairy Science 87:2889-2895.
  9. Zdanowicz, M., Shelford, J.A., Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M. and von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2004. Sand and sawdust bedding affect bacterial populations on teat ends of dairy cows housed in freestalls. Journal of Dairy Science 87:1694-1701.
  10. Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M. and Fraser, D. 2004. Freestall dimensions: effects on stall preference and usage. Journal of Dairy Science 87:1208-1216.
  11. Fregonesi, J.A., Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M., Flower, F.C. and Vittie, T. 2004. Effect of rubber flooring in front of the feed bunk on the time budgets of dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87:1203-1207.
  12. Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M. and Fraser, D. 2003. Effects of three types of free stall surfaces on preferences and stall usage by dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 86:521-529.
  13. Tucker, C.B., Fraser, D., and Weary D.M. 2001. Tail docking in dairy cattle: effects on cow cleanliness and udder health. Journal of Dairy Science 84:84-87.

Non-refereed: conference proceedings

  1. Weary, D.M. and Tucker, C.B. 2006. Dairy cow comfort. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference. Orlando, FL. In press.
  2. Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. 2005. Improving cow comfort. Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference. Mid-West Plan Service, Ames, IA. pages 45-52.
  3. Weary, D.M. and Tucker, C.B. 2004. The science of cow comfort. Advanced Dairy Nutrition and Management 2004. Cornell Total Dairy Management, Ithaca, NY.
  4. Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M., Rushen, J. and de Passillé, A.M. 2004. Designing better environments for cattle to rest. Advances in Dairy Technology. John Kennelly, editor. University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. 16:39-53.
  5. Rushen, J., de Passille, A.M., Borderas, F, Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. 2004. Designing better environments for cattle to walk and stand. Advances in Dairy Technology. John Kennelly, editor. University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. 16:55-64.
  6. Weary, D.M. and Tucker, C.B. 2003. The science of cow comfort. Proceedings of the Joint meeting of the Ontario Agri Business Association and the Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners, Guelph, ON. pages 23-49.
  7. Gaworski, M.A., Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M. and Swift, M.L. 2003. Effects of two free-stall designs on dairy cattle behavior. Proceedings of the 5th International Dairy Housing Conference. Fort Worth, Texas. American Society of Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. pages 139-146.
  8. Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. 2001. Stall design: enhancing cow comfort. Advances in Dairy Technology. John Kennelly, editor. University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. 13:155-168.

Non-refereed: technology transfer

  1. Verkerk, G.A., Tucker, C.B., Webster, J.R. and Matthews, L.R. Keeping cows in the zone. Getting the Basics Right published by Rural News. January, 2006.
  2. Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M. and Zdanowicz, G. Brisket boards: preventing more than forward movement? University of British Columbia Research Reports, a technology transfer publication. December, 2005.
  3. Verkerk, G.A., Tucker, C.B. and Kendall, P. Sprinklers and shade cool cows before afternoon milking. Dexcelink newsletter. December 2005.
  4. Tucker, C.B., Kendall, P., Rogers, A., Webster, J., Matthews, L.M. and Verkerk, G.A. Body condition helps cows cope in winter. Dexcelink newsletter. May, 2005.
  5. Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. Finding better lying surfaces for your cows. Hoard’s Dairyman. May 25, 2004. page 362.
  6. Tucker, C.B. Tail docking dairy cattle. Canadians for the Ethical Treatment of Food Animals newsletter. Autumn, 2003.
  7. Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. Neck rails: raising the bar for cow comfort. University of British Columbia Research Reports, a technology transfer publication. January, 2003.
  8. Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. Free-stall dimensions right for your cows. University of British Columbia Research Reports, a technology transfer publication. November, 2002.
  9. Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. Enhancing cow comfort. University of British Columbia Research Reports, a technology transfer publication. July, 2002.
  10. Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. Tail docking dairy cattle. Animal Welfare Information Center Bulletin, Number 11, Volume 3-4. Winter 2001-Spring, 2002.
  11. Tucker, C.B. and Weary, D.M. To dock or not to dock? University of British Columbia Research Reports, a technology transfer publication. January, 2001.