Essays about: "Cow-calf contact system"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Cow-calf contact system.
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1. Evaluation of bonding and maternal behaviours in cattle : swedish dairy cows in a cow-calf contact system
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : In today’s commercial dairy production, it is common practice to separate the cow and calf a few hours after parturition. There is, however, increased interest from both farmers and consumers, to keep the cow and calf together for a longer period while still maintaining dairy production, because it is perceived as more animal friendly. READ MORE
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2. Time budgets of dairy cows in cow-calf contact system with automatic milking
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : Time budgets of dairy cattle are useful to determine the amount of time the cows can allocate to all the behaviours throughout the day. In an automatic milking system (AMS), time budgets are of interest as the individuals are able to choose how to spend the majority of their time, besides the time in the milking robot, and can be used to ensure adequate amounts of time are spent on essential behaviours, such as lying and eating. READ MORE
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3. Short and long-term effects on the teat tissue in a Cow Calf Contact system with automatic milking
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : The interest in keeping calves with their lactating dams in dairy production is increasing, among both dairy farmers and consumers. This MSc thesis is a part of an ongoing project at the Swedish University of Agriculture (SLU) where a cow-calf contact system with automatic milking is studied. READ MORE
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4. Effects of cow-calf contact on feed intake, milk production and energy balance in dairy cows in early lactation
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : The objective of this study was to compare the production level, feed intake and energy balance in early lactation of non-suckled cows against cows in a cow-driven cow-calf contact (CCC) system. CCC systems have become interesting to evaluate as they are thought to provide a more natural behaviour for both the cow and calf, several studies have reported higher growth and better health in calves kept in these systems. READ MORE
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5. Lying behaviour of lactating dairy cows in a cow-calf contact system
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : Conventional dairy farming practices usually involve the early separation of calves from their dams. Cow-calf contact (CCC) systems may offer an alternative rearing solution that allows for the expression of natural behaviours, such as suckling and bonding. READ MORE
