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

摘要

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 colostrumprovision.