Young dairy calves have traditionally been housed in single-calf hutches. This was believed to be healthier for them than having contact with other baby calves, but recent research and behavioral ...

Rearing calves to the point of production or finishing represents a considerable investment for any farm business.

Raising young cattle requires attention to detail, especially when it comes to their living conditions. For dairy calves, the first weeks of life are crucial for their long-term health and ...

Just outside Ramelton in Co. Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law, Jason Peoples, run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Philadelphia, December 19, 2023 – Dairy industry professionals continuously work to ensure the highest possible welfare for dairy calves, including fine-tuning their housing to improve overall health, ...

Focused on enhancing calf outcomes, the project shows daily live weight gains of up to 150g for youngstock housed in the purpose-built calf rearing shed at High Skeog Farm in Dumfries and Galloway. As ...

Pair housing of pre-weaning dairy calves has previously demonstrated positive impacts on their growth, health and behaviour, but longer-term effects on production are still relatively unknown. This ...