Effects of an odor or taste stimulus applied to an artificial teat on the suckling behavior of newborn dairy calves
Abstract Background In their first days of life, dairy calves in artificial rearing systems often have difficulty using an artificial teat for feeding. Methods We examined the age at which calves are able to stand up voluntarily and suckle as well as their suckling behavior when presented with a pla...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Animal Sciences and Technology
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Technology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40781-018-0164-x |