[HTML][HTML] The dispensable surplus dairy calf: Is this issue a “wicked problem” and where do we go from here?
SE Bolton, MAG Von Keyserlingk - Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Surplus dairy calves consist of all dairy bull calves and any heifer calves not needed as
replacements for the milking herd. The fate of these surplus calves varies by region; for …
replacements for the milking herd. The fate of these surplus calves varies by region; for …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Public attitudes toward different management scenarios for “surplus” dairy calves
As awareness grows, some traditional management practices used by the dairy industry will
be questioned by members of the public. Therefore, to maintain its social license to operate …
be questioned by members of the public. Therefore, to maintain its social license to operate …
[HTML][HTML] A randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of transport duration and age at transport on surplus dairy calves: Part I. Impact on health and growth
Calves arriving to veal and dairy-beef facilities in poor condition are at risk of future health
challenges and reduced growth rates, and limited knowledge is available on how time in …
challenges and reduced growth rates, and limited knowledge is available on how time in …
[HTML][HTML] Dairy vs beef production–expert views on welfare of cattle in common food production systems
Consumers' views and concerns about the welfare of farm animals may play an important
role in their decision to consume dairy, meat and/or plants as their primary protein source …
role in their decision to consume dairy, meat and/or plants as their primary protein source …
[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 …
The future of surplus dairy calves–an animal welfare perspective
LE Webb, C Verwer, EAM Bokkers - Frontiers in Animal Science, 2023 - frontiersin.org
An important obstacle toward sustainably produced animal-source food is the existence of
so-called 'surplus animals', which are by-products of the production of dairy products and …
so-called 'surplus animals', which are by-products of the production of dairy products and …
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] Investigating nutritional strategies during a rest period to improve health, growth, and behavioral outcomes of transported surplus dairy calves
A Bajus, KC Creutzinger, MC Cantor, JN Wilms… - Journal of dairy …, 2024 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of feeding surplus dairy calves a
milk replacer (MR) or one of 2 different oral rehydration solutions (ORS) during a …
milk replacer (MR) or one of 2 different oral rehydration solutions (ORS) during a …
[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 …