Opinion on the welfare implications of nutritional management strategies for artificially-reared calves from birth to weaning: Farm Animal Welfare Committee

Farm Animal Welfare Committee

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Abstract

This study considers the welfare implications of nutritional management strategies for artificially-reared calves (calves reared away from the dam) typically originating from the dairy industry. It covers:

- The nutritional needs of calves from birth to weaning
- The lifelong consequences of perinatal management including colostrum
provision.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherDEFRA Farm Animal Welfare Committee
Commissioning bodyDEFRA - Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
Number of pages17
Publication statusPublished - 26 Nov 2015

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