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 …

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 …

Simple Summary Calves, and particularly heifers, play a crucial role in the future of any herd,
making them an essential component of dairy farms. Rearing calves, especially those …

In the framework of its Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission is undertaking a
comprehensive evaluation of the animal welfare legislation. The present Opinion deals with …

The transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) between food‐producing animals
(poultry, cattle and pigs) during short journeys (< 8 h) and long journeys (> 8 h) directed to …

The transport of young calves is a welfare concern. Young calves aged≤ 3 mo are
particularly vulnerable to compromised welfare, and are at a relatively high risk of morbidity …

Various case descriptions and scoring systems have been used to define neonatal calf
diarrhea (NCD) and diverse diarrhea-related outcomes are reported, which limits direct …

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 …

Inadequate transfer of passive immunity (ITPI) in newborn dairy calves remains an important
risk factor for mortality and morbidity. Most available studies are focused on calves delivered …

Both male and female calves that are not required in the dairy herd sometimes receive
inadequate care on dairy farms. Veterinarians work with farmers to improve animal care, and …