A Scoping Review: The Impact of Housing Systems and Environmental Features on Beef Cattle Welfare.

ABSTRACT: Housing systems and environmental features can influence beef cattle welfare. To date, little information has been synthesized on this topic. The aim of this scoping review was to examine the relationship between housing and welfare status, so that beef cattle producers and animal scientists can make informed decisions regarding how their housing choices could impact beef cattle welfare. Housing features were categorized by floor type, space allowance and shade availability, as well as the inclusion of enrichment devices or ventilation features. Evaluation of space allowances across feedlot environments determined behavioral and production benefits when cattle were housed between 2.5 m2 to 3.0 m2 per animal. Over 19 different flooring types were investigated and across flooring types; stra

SUBMITTER: Park RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7222360 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature