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.
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页码：331 / 344
页数：14
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