Instant Insights: Improving the health and welfare of heifers and calves

by Emeritus Prof Norman B. Williamson, Dr Emily Miller-Cushon, Dr Jennifer Van Os, Dr John F. Mee

2023 · Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing

Provides a comprehensive review of the behavioural needs of pre-weaned calves and post-weaned heifers Considers the importance of youngstock management in optimising dairy herd health and welfare Examines the use of monitoring technologies to identify abnormal behaviours, including changes to sleeping, eating and drinking patterns, which may indicate disease, such as lameness