Public attitude towards cow-calf separation and other common practices of calf rearing in dairy farming—a review
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DOI: 10.1007/s13165-020-00321-3
Abstract: Public demand for food produced in systems with high animal welfare standards is rising. In terms of animal welfare, the dairy industry has a positive reputation in European countries. However, there are many practices in… read more here.
Keywords: calf separation; dairy farming; cow calf; public attitude ... See more keywords
Backgrounding strategy effects on farm productivity, profitability and greenhouse gas emissions of cow-calf systems in the Flooding Pampas of Argentina
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2019.102688
Abstract: Abstract Beef grazing systems need to improve their environmental sustainability while increasing productivity to meet future demand. In a context of climate and prices variability, the main aim of our study was to explore the… read more here.
Keywords: greenhouse gas; productivity; productivity profitability; cow calf ... See more keywords
A conceptual model of the human-animal relationships dynamics during newborn handling on cow-calf operation farms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104462
Abstract: Abstract Neonate calves are usually handled a day after birth for navel care and identification. During this procedure the newly calved cows usually become agitated and, in some cases, exhibit aggressive behavior toward humans, increasing… read more here.
Keywords: human animal; cow calf; conceptual model; calf reactivity ... See more keywords
Diverse Management Strategies Produce Similar Ecological Outcomes on Ranches in Western Great Plains: Social-Ecological Assessment☆,☆☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2017.08.001
Abstract: abstract Experiments investigating grazing systems have often excluded ranch-scale decision making, which has limited our understanding of the processes and consequences of adaptive management. We conducted interviews and vegetation monitoring on 17 ranches in eastern… read more here.
Keywords: plant; cow calf; management; decision making ... See more keywords
Antibiotic consumption is a major driver of antibiotic resistance in calves raised on Italian cow-calf beef farms.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2022.01.010
Abstract: Although its importance, little information is available on antibiotic-resistance in cow-calf beef farms. This study aimed to determine prevalence and risk factors for antibiotic-resistant organisms in this livestock system. Fifty-four farms from Central Italy were… read more here.
Keywords: esbl ampc; antibiotic resistance; cow calf;
160 Effects of cow-calf management strategies on environmental footprints of beef cattle production in the United States
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.238
Abstract: As baseline environmental footprints of beef cattle production are established, mitigation strategies through cow-calf dietary and production management can be evaluated. Our objective was to quantify environmental benefits obtained by beef cattle production through implementation… read more here.
Keywords: production; cow calf; use; cattle production ... See more keywords
177 Development of Feasible Pre-Conditioning Programs for Limited Resource Cow-Calf Producers in North Florida
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.243
Abstract: Cost-effective calf pre-conditioning programs utilizing high-quality pastures and minimal grain supplements can improve net returns of limited-resource cow-calf operations. The objective of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing two different supplements in… read more here.
Keywords: conditioning programs; cow calf; pre conditioning; limited resource ... See more keywords
22 Effects of Housing Cow-calf Pairs on Drylots vs Pasture on Calf Performance and Behavior Through Weaning
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skab054.042
Abstract: The objectives were to analyze the effects of housing cow-calf pairs in drylots or pasture on calf performance and behavior through weaning. Simmental × Angus (2 yr; 108/yr; 81 ± 15.3 d postpartum) spring-calving cows… read more here.
Keywords: pairs drylots; past calves; cow calf; housing cow ... See more keywords
Effects of housing beef cow-calf pairs on drylot or pasture in the Midwest on production parameters and calf behavior through feedlot receiving.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skab357
Abstract: The objectives were to analyze the effects of housing cow-calf pairs in drylots (DL) or pasture (PAST) on cow performance and reproduction as well as calf performance and behavior through feedlot receiving. Simmental × Angus… read more here.
Keywords: cow; pasture; cow calf; housing ... See more keywords
The impact of cow size on cow-calf and postweaning progeny performance in the Nebraska Sandhills
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txaa194
Abstract: Abstract Optimizing beef production system efficiency requires an understanding of genetic potential suitable for a given production environment. Therefore, the objective of this retrospective analysis was to determine the influence of cow body weight (BW)… read more here.
Keywords: cow; additional 100; cow calf; every additional ... See more keywords
Benchmarking animal handling outcomes on cow-calf operations and identifying associated factors
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txac106
Abstract: Abstract The assessment of animal handling is commonly included in cattle care programs. The guidelines set in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Beef Checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program are often used for assessing… read more here.
Keywords: outcomes cow; handling outcomes; cow calf; calf operations ... See more keywords