Behaviour of veal calves in individual crates and in group pens.

Authors

  • J.G. de Wilt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18174/njas.v34i2.16810

Abstract

The differences in behaviour between calves in the two housing systems are discussed with regard to animal welfare. The behaviour of each calf was recorded by direct observation every 10 mins. over a 24 h period in weeks 8, 12, 16 and 20 after arrival for fattening at approx. 1 week. Lying posture, licking, head butting, mounting, intersucking and urine drinking were monitored. Group housing is seen as an important step towards improved calf welfare. This paper is based on part of a doctoral thesis published by IMAG and available in printed form and on microfiche from: NARD, c/o Pudoc, P.O. Box 4, 6700 AA Wageningen, Netherlands. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

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Published

1986-05-01

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 2 (1986)

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Papers

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