The production of surplus male offspring illustrates a socioethical concern in the dairy industry. In this article, we highlight the animal health and welfare implications of production outputs for surplus dairy calves, namely veal production, dairy calf to beef production, and euthanasia. Moreover, we present a pilot study focus on exploring the perception of key industry actors within the dairy industry in Ireland regarding the use of sexed semen as a mitigation strategy to reduce the production of surplus male dairy calves. A pilot survey was completed by farmers (n = 6), veterinarians (n = 17), and dairy farm advisors (n = 11). All the veterinarians, 80% of the farmers, and 62% of the advisors believed that the use of sexed semen had a positive influence on herd welfare. All participants identified the same barriers to the implementation of sexed semen: lower conception rate, lower availability, and higher cost. The reviewed literature highlights the importance of tailored communication to support knowledge exchange between stakeholders and key industry actors such as dairy farmers, their veterinarians, and advisors. Research to understand stakeholders' perception is pivotal to address socioethical concerns such as the surplus male dairy calves.
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WHO Collaborating Ctr Res & Training Hlth Human A, Dept Biometry Epidemiol & Informat Proc, Buenteweg 2, D-30559 Hannover, GermanyWHO Collaborating Ctr Res & Training Hlth Human A, Dept Biometry Epidemiol & Informat Proc, Buenteweg 2, D-30559 Hannover, Germany
Adler, F.
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Christley, R.
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Campe, A.
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WHO Collaborating Ctr Res & Training Hlth Human A, Dept Biometry Epidemiol & Informat Proc, Buenteweg 2, D-30559 Hannover, GermanyWHO Collaborating Ctr Res & Training Hlth Human A, Dept Biometry Epidemiol & Informat Proc, Buenteweg 2, D-30559 Hannover, Germany
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Massey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Univ Queensland, Sch Agr & Food Sci, St Lucia, Qld 4072, AustraliaMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Boulton, Alana C.
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Kells, Nikki J.
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Massey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New ZealandMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Kells, Nikki J.
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Cogger, Naomi
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Johnson, Craig B.
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Massey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New ZealandMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Johnson, Craig B.
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O'Connor, Cheryl
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AgResearch Ltd, Ruakura Res Ctr, 10 Bisley Rd, Hamilton 3214, New ZealandMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
O'Connor, Cheryl
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Webster, Jim
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AgResearch Ltd, Ruakura Res Ctr, 10 Bisley Rd, Hamilton 3214, New ZealandMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Webster, Jim
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Palmer, Anna
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Beausoleil, Ngaio J.
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Massey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New ZealandMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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Univ Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, Escuela Grad, Programa Doctorado Ciencias Vet, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, ChileUniv Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, Escuela Grad, Programa Doctorado Ciencias Vet, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, Chile
Bravo, Viviana M.
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Knowles, Toby G.
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Univ Bristol, Sch Vet Sci, Bristol BS40 5DU, Avon, EnglandUniv Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, Escuela Grad, Programa Doctorado Ciencias Vet, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, Chile
Knowles, Toby G.
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Gallo, Carmen
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Univ Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, Inst Ciencia Anim, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, Chile
Univ Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, OIE Collaborating Ctr Anim Welf & Livestock Prod, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, ChileUniv Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, Escuela Grad, Programa Doctorado Ciencias Vet, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, Chile
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WHO Collaborating Ctr Res & Training Hlth Human A, Dept Biometry Epidemiol & Informat Proc, Buenteweg 2, D-30559 Hannover, GermanyWHO Collaborating Ctr Res & Training Hlth Human A, Dept Biometry Epidemiol & Informat Proc, Buenteweg 2, D-30559 Hannover, Germany
Adler, F.
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Christley, R.
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Campe, A.
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WHO Collaborating Ctr Res & Training Hlth Human A, Dept Biometry Epidemiol & Informat Proc, Buenteweg 2, D-30559 Hannover, GermanyWHO Collaborating Ctr Res & Training Hlth Human A, Dept Biometry Epidemiol & Informat Proc, Buenteweg 2, D-30559 Hannover, Germany
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Massey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Univ Queensland, Sch Agr & Food Sci, St Lucia, Qld 4072, AustraliaMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Boulton, Alana C.
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Kells, Nikki J.
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Massey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New ZealandMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Kells, Nikki J.
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Cogger, Naomi
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Johnson, Craig B.
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Massey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New ZealandMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Johnson, Craig B.
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O'Connor, Cheryl
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AgResearch Ltd, Ruakura Res Ctr, 10 Bisley Rd, Hamilton 3214, New ZealandMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
O'Connor, Cheryl
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Webster, Jim
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AgResearch Ltd, Ruakura Res Ctr, 10 Bisley Rd, Hamilton 3214, New ZealandMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Webster, Jim
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Palmer, Anna
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Beausoleil, Ngaio J.
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Massey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New ZealandMassey Univ, Sch Vet Sci, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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Univ Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, Escuela Grad, Programa Doctorado Ciencias Vet, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, ChileUniv Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, Escuela Grad, Programa Doctorado Ciencias Vet, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, Chile
Bravo, Viviana M.
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Knowles, Toby G.
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Univ Bristol, Sch Vet Sci, Bristol BS40 5DU, Avon, EnglandUniv Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, Escuela Grad, Programa Doctorado Ciencias Vet, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, Chile
Knowles, Toby G.
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Gallo, Carmen
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Univ Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, Inst Ciencia Anim, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, Chile
Univ Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, OIE Collaborating Ctr Anim Welf & Livestock Prod, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, ChileUniv Austral Chile, Fac Ciencias Vet, Escuela Grad, Programa Doctorado Ciencias Vet, Casilla 567, Valdivia 5090000, Chile