9422: Rearing calves with cows: Nature works!
(2006) Rearing calves with cows: Nature works! . LBI Publications LV60E. Louis Bolk Instituut.
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Summary
One of the objectives of the research project "Cows with calves" ('Kalveren bij de Koe') is to develop a rearing method that gives the natural bond between mother cow and calf a function. At the same time the rearing method also needs to be financially and practically viable. In order to assess the applicability of rearing cows with calves a wide range of parameters was monitored: liveweight development of calves, behaviour of animals that suckle or suckled as a calf, milk production, calf milk consumption and animal health. These data and experiences were used to try and define the best conditions for rearing cows with calves.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | rearing, calves, animal welfare |
| Subject Areas: | Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth |
| Research affiliation: | Netherlands > Louis Bolk Institute |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 9422 |
| Contact: | Steinbuch, Luc |
| Deposited On: | 24 October 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Book |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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