Publications by authors named "Lorna M McFarland"
Article Synopsis
- Previous research suggests that dairy calves raised in pairs show improved performance and welfare compared to those raised alone.
- In this study, 130 Holstein calves were either housed in pairs or individually, with no significant differences found in weight gain, mortality, or disease treatments between the two groups.
- However, paired calves were quicker to approach food and novel objects, and heavier calves within pairs displayed better growth and less fearfulness compared to lighter calves.*
