Survey of preweaning dairy calf-rearing practices in Czech dairy herds

• Published in: Journal of dairy science Vol. 97; no. 6; pp. 3973 - 3981
• Main Authors: Staněk, S., Zink, V., Doležal, O., Štolc, L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2014
• Subjects: Animals; calf; Cattle - genetics; Cattle - physiology; Czech Republic; Dairying - methods; farm management; Female; Male; rearing; Risk Factors; Weaning; welfare; Czech Republic; rearing; farm management; welfare; calf

It is important to describe weaknesses in rearing calves not only to improve their welfare, but also to detect areas where current scientific knowledge is poorly integrated into practice. A survey of preweaning calf-rearing practices was conducted using a farmer questionnaire. The survey included 13...