Perspectives on the management of surplus dairy calves in the United States and Canada
The care of surplus dairy calves is a significant issue for the United States and Canadian
dairy industries. Surplus dairy calves commonly experience poor welfare as evidenced by …
dairy industries. Surplus dairy calves commonly experience poor welfare as evidenced by …
Preparing male dairy calves for the veal and dairy beef industry
The veal and dairy beef sectors are important outlets for surplus calves from the dairy
industry. Surplus calves are defined as calves that are not needed to produce milk, with the …
industry. Surplus calves are defined as calves that are not needed to produce milk, with the …
[HTML][HTML] Predictors of diarrhea, mortality, and weight gain in male dairy calves
M Schinwald, K Creutzinger, A Keunen… - Journal of Dairy …, 2022 - Elsevier
The objective of this prospective cohort study was to determine the effect of an abnormal
fecal consistency score on weight gain and mortality in male Holstein calves and to identify …
fecal consistency score on weight gain and mortality in male Holstein calves and to identify …
[HTML][HTML] A focus group study of Ontario dairy producer perspectives on neonatal care of male and female calves
Providing optimal calf care remains a challenge on many dairy farms and has important
implications for the future health, welfare, and productivity of male and female calves …
implications for the future health, welfare, and productivity of male and female calves …
[HTML][HTML] Risk factors for poor health outcomes for male dairy calves undergoing transportation in western Canada
The condition of 640 male dairy calves was recorded and their health deterioration,
morbidity, and mortality evaluated after long-distance transport. Assessments included a …
morbidity, and mortality evaluated after long-distance transport. Assessments included a …
[HTML][HTML] Hot topic: Health and welfare challenges in the marketing of male dairy calves—Findings and consensus of an expert consultation
DJ Wilson, D Canning, T Giacomazzi, K Keels… - Journal of dairy …, 2020 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT A diverse group of Canadian experts was convened for a focused 2-d
discussion on potential health and welfare problems associated with the marketing (ie …
discussion on potential health and welfare problems associated with the marketing (ie …
[HTML][HTML] Condition of male dairy calves at auction markets
Male dairy calves in North America are frequently marketed through live auctions. Calves
have been observed in suboptimal condition both at auctions and upon arrival at calf-rearing …
have been observed in suboptimal condition both at auctions and upon arrival at calf-rearing …
Factors affecting the welfare of unweaned dairy calves destined for early slaughter and abattoir animal-based indicators reflecting their welfare on-farm
In many dairy industries, but particularly those that are pasture-based and have seasonal
calving,“surplus calves,” which are mostly male, are killed at a young age because they are …
calving,“surplus calves,” which are mostly male, are killed at a young age because they are …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of the novel concept 'outdoor veal calf'on antimicrobial use, mortality and weight gain in Switzerland
J Becker, G Schüpbach-Regula, A Steiner… - Preventive veterinary …, 2020 - Elsevier
The aim of the intervention study 'outdoor veal calf'was to evaluate a novel concept for calf
fattening which aimed at reducing antimicrobial use without compromising animal health …
fattening which aimed at reducing antimicrobial use without compromising animal health …
[HTML][HTML] A survey of male and female dairy calf care practices and opportunities for change
The primary objective of this study was to compare male and female dairy calf management
practices and evaluate risk factors associated with differences in care. Secondary objectives …
practices and evaluate risk factors associated with differences in care. Secondary objectives …