Calf Health, Feeding and Social Behaviours within Groups Fed on Automatic Milk Feeders

Automatic calf feeders (AMFs) that supply milk for pre-weaning calves require group housing. This observational study assessed calf growth, health, feeding patterns and social behaviours prior to, during and following weaning in groups on the AMF. Calves were recruited from a single UK dairy farm an...

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Main Authors: Sophie A. Mahendran, D. Claire Wathes, Nicola Blackie, Richard E. Booth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Ruminants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-933X/3/4/25