Dairy calf management-A comparison of practices and producer attitudes among conventional and organic herds.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-12565
Abstract: Dairy calves are at high risk for morbidity and mortality early in life. Understanding producer attitudes is important for implementation of best management practices to improve calf health. The objectives of this study were to… read more here.
Keywords: conventional organic; management; producer attitudes; calf management ... See more keywords
Public attitude toward and perceptions of dairy cattle welfare in cow-calf management systems differing in type of social and maternal contact.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21344
Abstract: Early cow-calf separation followed by individual housing of calves is standard practice on dairy farms. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that as awareness grows the public will oppose these practices, which could compromise… read more here.
Keywords: cow calf; calf; calf management; separation ... See more keywords
Calf management and welfare in the Canadian and US dairy industries: Where do we go from here?
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22793
Abstract: The objective of this narrative review was to compare the results of the 2015 Canadian National Dairy Study and the 2014 US National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Dairy Studies, with a specific focus on… read more here.
Keywords: health; canadian dairy; dairy; management ... See more keywords