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Assessing Extensive Semi-Arid Rangeland Beef Cow–Calf Welfare in Namibia: Part 1: Comparison between Farm Production System’s Effect on the Welfare of Beef Cows

Animals, 2021
A proposed animal welfare assessment protocol for semi-arid rangeland-based cow–calf systems in Namibia combined 40 measures from a protocol developed for beef cattle in New Zealand with additional Namibia-specific measures. Preliminary validation of the
Yolande Baby Kaurivi, Richard Laven, Tim Parkinson, Rebecca Hickson, Kevin Stafford   +4 more
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Parturition timing and the pre‐ and post‐partum behaviour of female moose assessed using animal‐borne video and movement‐based approaches

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Limited information on moose calving behaviour, including parturition timing, cow‐calf interactions, and pre‐ and post‐partum movement patterns hinder our ability to define calving phenology and habitat use. GPS‐collars were deployed on 89 female moose over five years, including eight collars equipped with animal‐borne video and environmental data ...
Mikaela Borgeaud LeBlanc, Manuelle Landry‐Cuerrier, Vincent Brodeur, Murray M. Humphries   +3 more
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Effect of Type of Cow-Calf Contact on Health, Blood Parameters, and Performance of Dairy Cows and Calves

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022
Prolonged cow-calf contact (CCC) could potentially improve dairy calf welfare. However, it is currently unknown how different types of CCC affect animals' biological functions. We evaluated health and performance parameters of dairy calves and their dams,
Margret L. Wenker, Margret L. Wenker, Cynthia M. Verwer, Eddie A. M. Bokkers, Dennis E. te Beest, Gerrit Gort, Daiana de Oliveira, Ad Koets, Rupert M. Bruckmaier, Josef J. Gross, Cornelis G. van Reenen, Cornelis G. van Reenen   +11 more
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Behavioral response of moose Alces alces to summer heat stress

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Minnesota moose are heat‐stressed during summers, which is adversely impacting their survival. We used both movement and activity data to explore the behavioral responses of Minnesota moose experiencing heat stress, termed ‘hot moose events' or HMEs, to understand how both ambient temperature and available habitat contribute to the ability of these ...
Michelle Carstensen, Amanda M. McGraw, Andrew N. Tri, Deahn M. Donner   +3 more
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Comparing the effects of contact duration on cow and calf performance beyond separation - a prospective cohort study

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Background Consumers, the industry, and many farmers have shown increased interest in alternative management systems that allow for cow-calf contact (CCC) and this topic has become an important focus of research for a sustainable dairy industry.
Johanne Sørby, Ingrid Hunter Holmøy, Ane Nødtvedt, Sabine Ferneborg, Julie Føske Johnsen   +4 more
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Changes of Microbial and Component Composition of Giraffe Milk During Mid‐ to Late Lactation

Zoo Biology, EarlyView.
Giraffe milk – graphical abstract text, Giraffe: late lactation milk, Involution at approximately 15 months of lactation, Content of saccharides and fat decrease, Protein content increases, Content of minerals increase, Microbiological quality high ABSTRACT The proximate, mineral and microbiological composition of milk from five giraffes from mid ...
G. Osthoff, C. J Hugo, S Van der Merwe, A Hugo, F Deacon   +4 more
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Appreciating Cow–Calf Contact: Evaluating prospective consumer segments in Germany through cluster analysis of alternative calf-rearing systemsMendeley Data

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
Public concern about early cow-calf separation and individual calf housing is increasing. In response, alternative calf-rearing systems, such as cow–calf contact (CCC) systems, including foster cow and dam rearing, are discussed.
Flora von Steimker, Sarah Kühl
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Aligning Transnational due Diligence: The EU Deforestation Regulation and Brazil's Fragmented Beef Governance

Global Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Transnational due diligence regulations, such as the European Union Regulation on Deforestation‐Free Products (EUDR), are reshaping sustainability governance by transforming voluntary norms into binding global rules. Yet, their effectiveness depends on how well they align with domestic governance systems and on the power asymmetries that ...
John James Loomis, Khalid Nadvi, José Antônio Puppim de Oliveira   +2 more
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Characterizing dry and early-lactation dairy cow management practices in Wisconsin and Minnesota

Journal of Dairy Science
: The nonlactation (“dry”) period and first few weeks after calving are a crucial time in a dairy cow's life, which can greatly impact her welfare and success within a herd.
Shawna J. Sigl, Jennifer M.C. Van Os, Shaheer Burney, Katherine C. Creutzinger   +3 more
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Genetic Evaluation for Functional Longevity in Nellore Cattle

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Stayability (STAY) presents limitations in capturing genetic variability among animals with varying calving records up to 76 months of age. Furthermore, because STAY is measured late in life (typically at 6 years of age), it inherently prolongs generation intervals.
Gabriele de Souza Silva Fernandes, Dalila Ribeiro dos Santos, Arione Augusti Boligon, Mário Luiz Santana, Gilberto Romeiro de Oliveira Menezes, Denise Rocha Ayres, Annaiza Braga Bignardi, Rodrigo Junqueira Pereira   +7 more
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