Jennifer Van Os

Select Peer-Reviewed Publications

Robbins, J., G. Coleman, P. Hemsworth, L. Hemsworth, J. Skuse, K. Proudfoot, E. Strand, P. Krawczel, and J.M.C. Van Os. 2023. Perceptions of dairy animal handling situations: A comparison of U.S. public and industry samples. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-23496.

Van Os, J., K. Reuscher, B. Dado-Senn, and J. Laporta. 2023. Invited symposium review: Thermal stress impacts on calf welfare. JDS Communications. https://doi.org/10.3168j/jdsc.2023-0443.

Reuscher, K., N.B. Cook, T.E. da Silva, M.R. Mondaca, K.M. Luchterhand, and J.M.C Van Os. 2023. Effects of different air speeds at cow resting height in freestalls on heat stress responses and resting behavior in lactating cows. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-23364.

Reuscher, K., R. Salter, T.E. da Silva, and J.M.C. Van Os. 2023. Comparison of behavior, thermoregulation, and growth of pair- vs. individually housed calves in outdoor hutches during continental wintertime. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-23941.

Reuscher, K., R. Salter, and J.M.C. Van Os. 2023. Thermal comfort and ventilation preferences of dairy calves raised in paired outdoor hutches during summertime. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24006.

Reyes, F., H.M. White, K.A. Weigel, and J.M.C. Van Os. 2023. Social interactions, feeding patterns, and feed efficiency in same- and mixed-parity groups of lactating cows. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-23295.

Reyes, F.S., A.R. Gimenez, K.M. Anderson, E.K. Miller-Cushon, J.R. Dorea, and J.M.C. Van Os. 2022. Impact of stationary brush quantity on brush use in group-housed dairy heifers. Animals 12:972. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani2080972.

Salter, R., K. Reuscher, and J.M.C. Van Os. 2021. Milk- and starter-feeding strategies to reduce cross sucking in pair-housed calves in outdoor hutches. Journal of Dairy Science 104:6096-6112. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19380. Selected as Editor’s Choice.

Select Book Chapters

Miller-Cushon, E., J.M.C. Van Os. 2021. Advances in understanding behavioral needs and improving the welfare of calves and heifers. Chapter 8 in Understanding the Behavior and Improving the Welfare of Dairy Cattle, edited by M. Endres. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK. ISBN: 978 1 78676 459 1. (6)

Van Os, J.M.C. 2019. Considerations for cooling dairy cows with water. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice 35:157-173. Housing to Optimize Comfort, Health and Productivity of Dairy Cattle, edited by N.B. Cook. (6)

Select Conference Proceedings

Van Os, J. 2022. What would a cow prefer? 13th Boehringer Ingelheim Expert Forum on Farm Animal Well Being. Edinburgh, UK.

Van Os, J. 2019. Animal welfare: Critical for the cow, the producer, and the consumer. Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Annual Meeting. Pittsburgh, PA.

Van Os, J.M.C. 2019. Welfare of dairy calves and heifers: Relevance to the animal, the producer, and the consumer. Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Conference. Middleton, WI.

Van Os, J.M.C. 2018. Animal Welfare: Current trends for dairy cattle and relevance to the AI sector. National Association of Animal Breeders 27th Technical Conference on Artificial Insemination and Reproduction. Green Bay, WI.

Select Popular Press Articles

Van Os, J., T. Kohlman, E. Miller-Cushon, and T. Ollivett. 2022. Why all the fuss about pair housing? Article #1 in Two heads are better than one: A starter guide to pairing dairy calves. http://animalwelfare.cals.wisc.edu/calf_pairing/

Van Os, J., J. Costa, T. Kohlman, and T. Ollivett. 2022. Benchmarks for calf health before pair housing. Article #2 in Two heads are better than one: A starter guide to pairing dairy calves.

Van Os, J., C. Halbach, T. Kohlman, T. Ollivett, and D. Sockett. 2022. Hygiene practices. Article #3 in Two heads are better than one: A starter guide to pairing dairy calves.

Van Os, J., C. Halbach, T. Kohlman, and T. Ollivett. 2022. Options for housing pairs or groups. Article #4 in Two heads are better than one: A starter guide to pairing dairy calves.

Van Os, J., C. Halbach, T. Kohlman, T. Ollivett, and E. Miller-Cushon. 2022. Grouping strategies. Article #5 in Two heads are better than one: A starter guide to pairing dairy calves.

Van Os, J., E. Miller-Cushon, T. Kohlman, and T. Ollivett. 2022. Feeding practices and reducing cross sucking. Article #6 in Two heads are better than one: A starter guide to pairing dairy calves.

Stuttgen, S., J. Van Os, S. Adcock, and T. Kohlman. 2022. Disbudding and dehorning considerations. Article #7 in Two heads are better than one: A starter guide to pairing dairy calves.

Van Os, J. 2021. Reduce cross-sucking using simple adjustments to feeding methods. Progressive Dairy. https://www.agproud.com/articles/54758-reduce-cross-sucking-using-simple-adjustments-to-feeding-methods

Robbins, J., B. Ventura, J. Van Os. 2020. How do we maintain consumer confidence when it comes to animal care? Hoard’s Dairyman. https://hoards.com/article-28808-how-do-we-maintain-consumer-confidence.html

Van Os, J. 2019. Let cows choose. Dairy’s Bottom Line. https://www.agupdate.com/let-cows-choose/article_1729b0a8-893b-5de9-b0c0-4fd448a7d1f4.html

Van Os, J. 2019. Animal welfare should be a strength for a dairy operation, not a threat. Wisconsin State Farmer. https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/opinion/columnists/2019/06/12/animal-welfare-should-strength-dairy-operation-not-threat/1416347001/

Van Os, J. 2019. Animal care includes providing dairy cattle with opportunities for important behaviors. Progressive Dairy. https://www.agproud.com/articles/37712-animal-care-includes-providing-dairy-cattle-with-opportunities-for-important-behaviors

Select Videos

UW Dairy Animal Welfare Specialist Thankful for the Cows. Wisconsin Life. 24 December, 2019. https://www.wisconsinlife.org/story/uw-dairy-animal-welfare-specialist-thankful-for-the-cows/ or https://pbswisconsin.org/watch/wisconsin-life/cow-comfort-zzuqtb/