Development of a welfare assessment protocol for dairy calves from birth through to weaning

被引：19

作者：

Barry, J. ^{[1
,2
]}

Kennedy, E. ^{[1
]}

Sayers, R. ^{[1
]}

de Boer, I. J. M. ^{[2
]}

Bokkers, E. A. M. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] TEAGASC, Anim & Grassland Res & Innovat Ctr, Moorepk, Fermoy, Cork, Ireland

[2] Wageningen Univ & Res, Anim Prod Syst Grp, POB 338, NL-6700 AH Wageningen, Netherlands

来源：

ANIMAL WELFARE | 2019年 / 28卷 / 03期

关键词：

animal welfare; behaviour; dairy calves; health; housing; management; NEONATAL CALF DIARRHEA; MANAGEMENT-PRACTICES; PASSIVE TRANSFER; ANIMAL-WELFARE; HEIFER CALVES; PLAY-BEHAVIOR; RISK-FACTORS; VEAL CALVES; COLOSTRUM QUALITY; ORAL BEHAVIORS;

D O I：

10.7120/09627286.28.3.331

中图分类号：

S85 [动物医学（兽医学）];

学科分类号：

0906 ;

摘要：

The aim of this study was to develop a welfare assessment protocol using different indicators, for pre-weaned dairy calves, that is feasible and time efficient. To this end, the protocol had to combine animal-based indicators (measurements on physiology, general appearance and behaviour) providing the basis for welfare assessment, with resource-based indicators (measurements on management and the environment) providing the basis for identifying risk factors. Indicators, both animal-and resource-based, were selected by a review of existing literature and a process of expert consultation. Following the formulation phase, the protocol was then applied on five Irish dairy farms to develop further for completeness and on-farm feasibility. After each on-farm application, the protocol was critically evaluated, and modifications were made accordingly. Upon completion of the on-farm application phase, a feasible, reliable and time-efficient protocol was produced.

引用

页码：331 / 344

页数：14

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