Comparison of group versus individual calf rearing for a summary measure of health

Authors

  • William Sischo Washington State University
  • Sophie Trombetta Washington State University
  • Lindsay Parrish Washington State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20197258

Keywords:

calf rearing, social development, individual housing, group housing, average daily gain, Bifidobacterium

Abstract

Rearing calves in small groups has been suggested to provide benefits to health, growth and social development as compared to individually reared calves. This study assessed the impact of individual versus group housing on average daily gain (ADG), preweaning disease, and representative fecal microbiomes based on Bifidobacterium which are believed to have a positive association with calf health.

Cover image of the 52nd Conference Proceedings: A photo of a herd of cattle shot from below. A black and white cow is looking curiously at the phototgrapher. Yellow

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Published

2019-09-12

Issue

2019

Section

Research Summaries