Housing calves in pairs can have positive impacts on calf disease and survival

UK study shows pair housed calves experienced less disease during the pre-weaned period and were less likely to leave the herd between birth and first lactation

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
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Housing calves in pairs may be beneficial for social development and survivability, says Dr Sophie Mahendran.
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Housing calves in pairs may be beneficial for social development and survivability, says Dr Sophie Mahendran.

Getting calf housing conditions right is key on any farm, and the benefits of both pair and individual calf housing are often up for debate. As more milk buyers introduce stipulations around housing...

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