Happy Dutch organic calves: suckling systems in organic dairying in the Netherlands

J.P. Wagenaar

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Abstract

Organic dairy farmers in the Netherlands, supported by the Louis Bolk Institute, developed a calf rearing system in whicht newborn heifer calves suckle their mother or a nurse cow up to three months of age. Consumers played an important role. Their critical questions made farmers take the initiative to investigate and develop an alternative way (more animal friendly) to raise organic dairy calves.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCalf welfare in organic herds - planning for the future
EditorsJ.P. Wagenaar
Place of PublicationOslo
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameNational Veterinary Institute's report series
PublisherNational Veterinary Institute
Number14

Keywords

  • animal welfare
  • suckling
  • organic farming
  • dairy farming
  • calves
  • animal health

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