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

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2023

J Barry ,
E Kennedy ,
R Sayers ,
IJM de Boer  and
EAM Bokkers
J Barry
Affiliation:
Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork, Republic of Ireland Animal Production Systems Group, Wageningen University & Research, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
E Kennedy*
Affiliation:
Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork, Republic of Ireland
R Sayers
Affiliation:
Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork, Republic of Ireland
IJM de Boer
Affiliation:
Animal Production Systems Group, Wageningen University & Research, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
EAM Bokkers
Affiliation:
Animal Production Systems Group, Wageningen University & Research, PO Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
*
* Contact for correspondence: Emer.Kennedy@teagasc.ie
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

animal welfarebehaviourdairy calveshealthhousingmanagement
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Animal Welfare , Volume 28 , Issue 3 , August 2019 , pp. 331 - 344
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© 2019 Universities Federation for Animal Welfare

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