Comparison of behavior, thermoregulation, and growth of pair-housed versus individually housed calves in outdoor hutches during continental wintertime

Comparison of behavior, thermoregulation, and growth of pair-housed versus individually housed calves in outdoor hutches during continental wintertime

ABSTRACT: Cold stress negatively affects the welfare of calves in outdoor hutches. No studies have examined the potential benefits of pair housing calves to buffer against cold stress. Our study evaluated the effects of pair versus individual housing on thermoregulatory, behavioral, and growth perfo...

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Main Authors: Kimberly J. Reuscher, Rekia S. Salter, Tadeu E. da Silva, Jennifer M.C. Van Os
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
Subjects:
social housing
thermal comfort
cold stress
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030223007841

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