Abstract
Dairy calves are typically separated from their dam within 24h of birth. Calves not wanted for replacement are commonly transported to veal farms around 2wk of age. Separation from the dam at an early age may present animal welfare concerns. We studied the impact of dam-rearing on various aspects of veal calf welfare. Calves (N=79) born March-October 2019 on one dairy farm were eitherreared with their dam fulltime or individually in igloos. All calves were transported to one of 8 veal farms at 2 or 4wk of age. Transport age is not presented here.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Recent advances in animal welfare science VIII |
Publisher | The International Animal Welfare Science Society (UFAW) |
Publication status | Published - 29 Jun 2021 |
Event | UFAW Virtual Animal Welfare Conference, 29-30 June 2021 - Online Duration: 29 Jun 2021 → 30 Jun 2021 |
Conference/symposium
Conference/symposium | UFAW Virtual Animal Welfare Conference, 29-30 June 2021 |
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Period | 29/06/21 → 30/06/21 |