Welfare implications on management strategies for rearing dairy calves: A systematic review. Part 1-feeding management.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Calves are very susceptible to stress in the early stages of life, and it is necessary to ensure maximum welfare. Feeding management has been identified as a major risk factor for calf health and welfare at this stage. However, the management protocol for calf rearing and its impact on animal welfare is unclear. A systematic review of different management strategies for rearing dairy calves according to the three spheres of animal welfare was conducted using an electronic search strategy. In this review, management strategies were studied to identify scientific gaps, to know the welfare problems of these animals in order to prioritize actions and future research and to study the interpretive approach of this management from the three welfare spheres.

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SUBMITTER: Carulla P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10150452 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature