Pre-Weaned Calf Rearing on Northern Irish Dairy Farms: Part 1. A Description of Calf Management and Housing Design

Pre-Weaned Calf Rearing on Northern Irish Dairy Farms: Part 1. A Description of Calf Management and Housing Design

The first few months of life are of great importance to the longevity and lifetime performance of dairy cows. The nutrition, environment and healthcare management of heifer calves must be sufficient to minimise exposure to stress and disease and enable them to perform to their genetic potential. Lac...

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Main Authors: Aaron J Brown, Gillian Scoley, Niamh O’Connell, Jamie Robertson, Amanda Browne, Steven Morrison
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
dairy calf
health
performance
survey
calf housing
hygiene
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1954

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