@inbook{71617c60b1074939bf2b9875ad408712,
title = "Happy Dutch organic calves: suckling systems in organic dairying in the Netherlands",
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.",
keywords = "dierenwelzijn, zogen, biologische landbouw, melkveehouderij, kalveren, diergezondheid, animal welfare, suckling, organic farming, dairy farming, calves, animal health",
author = "J.P. Wagenaar",
year = "2009",
language = "English",
series = "National Veterinary Institute's report series",
publisher = "National Veterinary Institute",
number = "14",
editor = "J.P. Wagenaar",
booktitle = "Calf welfare in organic herds - planning for the future",
}