Impact of early dam contact on veal calf welfare
Abstract Dairy calves, including surplus calves, are typically separated from their dam within hours of birth. The aim of this study was to assess the welfare impacts of raising surplus calves destined for veal with their dam for 2 or 4 weeks until transport. Surplus calves from one dairy farm were...
Main Authors: | L. E. Webb, F. Marcato, E. A. M. Bokkers, C. M. Verwer, M. Wolthuis-Fillerup, F. A. Hoorweg, H. van den Brand, M. B. Jensen, C. G. van Reenen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-12-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-25804-z |
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