Suckling systems improve natural living in organic dairy calves

Jan-Paul Wagenaar, Jos Langhout. 2008. Suckling systems improve natural living in organic dairy calves. QLIF Newsletter. november 2008.
Taal/language: Engels
Abstract / summary in English:

Organic farmers in the present study successfully implemented suckling systems in calf rearing. The consumption of mothers’ milk resulted in higher weaning weights at 3 months of age. Moreover, suckling systems offered increased opportunities for natural behaviour of the calves.

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