Minimising the stress of weaning of beef calves: a review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Weaning of beef calves is usually done abruptly and early compared to the natural weaning of the species, and is associated with simultaneous exposure of calves to a range of social and environmental stressors. Behavioural and physiological responses to weaning i...

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Main Authors: Ungerfeld Rodolfo, Hötzel Maria J, Enríquez Daniel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
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Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/53/1/28