Algimantas Paulauskas

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Algimantas Paulauskas is a veterinary researcher whose work centers on the health, welfare, and productivity of dairy cattle, with a particular focus on the critical transition period around calving. His research investigates the complex interplay between calving difficulty (dystocia) and subsequent lameness, a major cause of pain and economic loss in dairy herds. In his highly cited 2022 study, Paulauskas analyzed over 4,700 calving cases, establishing a clear link between difficult births and the development of lameness, while also quantifying the negative impact of both conditions on milk yield and quality. This work, which has garnered 7 citations, provides essential evidence for improving on-farm management practices to enhance both animal welfare and farm profitability. By bridging the gap between obstetrical events and long-term health outcomes, Paulauskas’s research offers practical insights for veterinarians and dairy producers seeking to reduce lameness prevalence and its associated costs.