Is rearing calves with the dam a feasible option for dairy farms?—Current and future research

• Published in: Applied animal behaviour science Vol. 181; pp. 1 - 11
• Main Authors: Johnsen, Julie Føske, Zipp, Katharina A., Kälber, Tasja, Passillé, Anne Marie de, Knierim, Ute, Barth, Kerstin, Mejdell, Cecilie Marie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.08.2016
• Subjects: Alternative calf rearing; animal welfare; cognition; cow-calf operations; Dairy calves; dairy cows; dairy farming; dairy industry; farms; humans; lipid content; long term effects; management systems; milk; milk ejection; milk yield; milking; milking machines; rearing; Suckling; udders; weaning; weight gain; Welfare; Suckling; Dairy calves; Welfare; Alternative calf rearing

•Rearing dairy cow and calf together is possible and can benefit calves and cows.•Dam rearing systems are described together with their pros and cons.•Reported effects on cognition and social skills of dam reared calves are discussed.•Stress at separation and milking performance are major challenges...