Herd and animal factors affect the variability of total and differential somatic cell count in bovine milk

This study investigated factors affecting the variability of somatic cell traits in bovine milk. Animal had greater influence on somatic cell score (SCS) and differential somatic cell count (DSCC) compared to herd factors. Herds producing high average of daily milk energy were characterized by lower SCS and DSCC compared to the low average daily milk energy herds. The SCS and DSCC were higher in Holstein-Friesian than in Simmental, and during summer with respect to the other seasons. Older cows at the end of lactation showed the highest content of somatic cell traits. These results are helpful for the management of somatic cell traits at herd and animal levels

Semantic aspects of the international classification of functioning, disability and health: towards sharing knowledge and unifying information

During the last decade, under the World Health Organization's direction, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) has become a reference tool for monitoring and developing various policies addressing people with disability. This article presents three steps to increase the semantic interoperability of ICF: first, the representation of ICF using ontology tools; second, the alignment to upper-level ontologies; and third, the use of these tools to implement semantic mappings between ICF and other tools, such as disability assessment instruments, health classifications, and at least partially formalized terminologies

Personal risk factors associated with injury among female recreational ice hockey players

Analyse des données statistiques sur les blessures de joueuses canadiennes de hockey sur glace au cours d'une saison. Identification des principaux facteurs de risque de blessures : fréquence des matchs, expérience et niveau de pratique, antécédents traumatiques, place de jeu