Barriers to Utilizing Non-replacement Male Calves in the Australian Dairy Industry: A Qualitative Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.800388
Abstract: Male non-replacement calves in dairy systems represent an underutilized economic resource for dairy producers worldwide. Despite this, increasing the practice of rearing non-replacement male calves has significant barriers both in on-farm adoption and practice. Poor… read more here.
Keywords: dairy; replacement; replacement male; male calves ... See more keywords
Producer practices and attitudes: Non-replacement male calf management in the Australian dairy industry
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.979035
Abstract: Currently, there is no standardized rearing method or production guidelines for non-replacement male dairy calves that maximizes their economic viability. Producers have highlighted the need to match consumer expectations, but even with broadscale welfare improvement… read more here.
Keywords: dairy; non replacement; industry; replacement male ... See more keywords