Cattle

Preferences of housed finishing beef cattle for different floor types

Six pairs of steers were allowed to choose between two types of floors in a paired choice test. ... Straw was the most preferred floor type, followed by sawdust, then mats, and finally slats. ... It would appear that comfort...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Cattle

Citation: Lowe, D. E., Steen, R. W. J., Beattie, V. E. 2001. Preferences of housed finishing beef cattle for different floor types. Animal Welfare 10, 395-404.

Effects of different suckling systems on milk production, udder health, reproduction, calf growth and some behavioural aspects in high producing dairy cows – a review

This article discusses the consequences of different suckling systems in the industrial countries for the milk production, udder health, reproduction and behaviour of high producing dairy cows and the effects on the gain, health and behaviour of the calves. The...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Cattle

Citation: Krohn, C. C. 2001. Effects of different suckling systems on milk production, udder health, reproduction, calf growth and some behavioural aspects in high producing dairy cows - a review. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 72, 271-280.

Design and construction of facilities for farm animal species

Providing conspecific groups is the most effective enrichment method for all these species. Sheep, goats, and pigs have strong aversion to individual housing. Cattle and horses will tolerate individual housing, but clearly to not prefer it [p. 24].

Year Published: 2001Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Cattle, Equine, Goat, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Hays, J. T., Suckow, M. A., Jackson, G. E. et al. 2001. Design and construction of facilities for farm animal species. Lab Animal Supplement Facility Design & Planning(Fall 2001), 21-24.

Human contact and the effects of acute stress on cows at milking

We examined the effects of novelty/isolation stress on cows at milking and whether human contact reduced the stress. Holstein cows (n=18) were observed during three experimental milkings following a balanced order: (1) control (C) milked in usual place; (2) novelty/isolation...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Cattle

Citation: Rushen, J., Munksgaard, L., Marnet, P. G. et al. 2001. Human contact and the effects of acute stress on cows at milking. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 73, 1-14.

Effects of pair versus individual housing on the behavior and performance of dairy calves

This study compared the health, performance, and behavior of individually and pair-housed calves fed milk ad libitum by artificial teats. Calves were separated from their dams within 24h of birth and assigned to housing in either a single pen (10...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Cattle

Citation: Chua B, Coenen E, Van Delen J, et al. 2002. Effects of pair versus individual housing on the behavior and performance of dairy calves. J Dairy Sci. 85;360-64.

Some effects of repeated handling and the use of a mask on stress responses in zebu cattle during restraint

The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of repeated handling and the use of a mask on the order of entry, temperament, cortisol concentration and heart and respiratory rates of Brahman cattle during restraint in a squeeze...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Handling, Relocation & TransportAnimal Type: Cattle

Citation: Andrade, O., Orihuela, A., Solano, J. et al. 2001. Some effects of repeated handling and the use of a mask on stress responses in zebu cattle during restraint. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 71, 175-181.

Time-lapse video opens our eyes to cow behavior and comfort

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Cattle

Citation: Anderson, N. 2001. Time-lapse video opens our eyes to cow behavior and comfort. American Association of Bovine Practitioners 31, 35-42.

Comfortable quarters for cattle in research institutions

Practical guidelines for the species-adequate housing and handling of cattle in research facilities. Cattle are not dumb beasts. They are very sensitive and quickly learn whom they can trust and whom they should avoid. Cattle are not stubborn or aggressive...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Handling, HousingAnimal Type: Cattle

Citation: Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. 2002. Comfortable quarters for cattle in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Ninth Edition. Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. (eds.), 91-98. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Artificial weaning of calves: Benefits and costs

Evidence indicates that allowing beef calves to stay in the maternal herd beyond the age of natural weaning promotes animal welfare and may enhance the cows' natural reproductive potential.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Husbandry & Management, Rearing & WeaningAnimal Type: Cattle

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 2002. Artificial weaning of calves: Benefits and costs. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 5(3), 247-251.

Cattle Behaviour and Welfare Second Edition

Good discussion on welfare-issues in domestic cattle.

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Cattle

Citation: Phillips, C. 2002. Cattle Behaviour and Welfare Second Edition. Blackwell Science, London, UK.