Milking robots have revolutionized the cow milking, reducing dependence on human labor and increasing milk yield per cow. However, addressing concerns about farmed animal welfare and overall sustainability is crucial. This paper presents a text-mining analysis of the scientific literature to explore the effects of robotic milking on cow health, welfare, and behavior. The analysis revealed a growing body of research studies on these subjects, highlighting the complex nature of the relationship between automated milking, welfare, health, and cow behavior. Robotic milking has the potential to enhance animal health and living conditions, but the associated risks require further investigation.

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