Separation and weaning of calves reared in cow-calf contact systems (ProYoungStock - Practice abstract)

{Tool} Separation and weaning of calves reared in cow-calf contact systems (ProYoungStock - Practice abstract). [Trennen und Absetzen von Kälbern in der kuhgebundenen Aufzucht.] Creator(s): Schneider, Claudia; Bieber, Anna; Spengler Neff, Anet and Ivemeyer, Silvia. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. CORE Organic Practice Abstracts. (2021)

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Summary in the original language of the document

This ProYoungStock Practice Abstract gives practical recommendations for gradual separation and weaning of calves, which will help to keep the stress for animals and humans as low as possible, to prevent weight losses of calves and milk ejection problems in cows.

Summary translation

Dieser ProYoungStock-Practice Abstract gibt praktische Empfehlungen für eine schrittweise Gestaltung von Trennung und Absetzen von Kälbern in der kuhgebundenen Aufzucht. Diese soll dazu beitragen, den Stress für Tier und Mensch so gering wie möglich zu halten und Gewichtseinbußen der Kälber und Milchabgabestörungen bei Kühen vorzubeugen.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
What problem does the tool address?:	Recently, the number of dairy farms practicing cow-calf-contact-systems for several weeks/ months is increasing. This late separation of cow and calf can cause stress and therefore asks for specific strategies, because the natural weaning age would not be earlier than 8-10 months.
What solution does the tool offer?:	Separation and weaning of calf and cow should be done step by step and not earlier than 3 months after birth. Changes should not be abrupt.
Country:	Switzerland
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Keywords:	Dairy farms, cattle husbandry, organic, natural weaning of calves, cow-calf contact, animal health, animal welfare, separation of calves
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English weaning http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_15291 English calves http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1219 English animal agriculture -> animal production http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_437 English animal behaviour http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8811 English animal domestication http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36517 English animal health http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_431 English livestock http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4397 English animal welfare http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_443 English livestock farms http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25247 English livestock management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_16093 English cows http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1939 English dairy cattle http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2108 English dairy farming http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_68bf28f2 English dairy farms http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_34762 English dairy industry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2111 English dairy production -> milk production http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4829 English milk production http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4829 English separation -> separating http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6973 English animal housing http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_432 English animal housing systems http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_0883a013 English animal husbandry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8532 English animal husbandry methods http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_433 English cattle http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1391 English cattle housing -> cattle sheds http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1392 English cattle milk -> cow milk http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_16080
Subjects:	Animal husbandry > Production systems > Dairy cattle Farming Systems Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Farming Systems > Buildings and machinery
Research affiliation:	European Union > CORE Organic > CORE Organic Cofund > ProYoungStock Austria > Univ. BOKU Wien Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Animal welfare & housing Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Cattle France > INRAe - Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement Italy > Univ. Catania Poland Sweden > Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) Slovenia Germany > University of Kassel European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	727495
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/42549, https://www.proyoungstock.net/, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1477918462639063043, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/409482317631075
Project ID:	ofk
Deposited By:	Gernert, Maria
ID Code:	42549
Deposited On:	13 Oct 2021 08:06
Last Modified:	02 May 2024 10:32
Document Language:	English
Status:	Unpublished

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