The behaviour of calves in innovative rooms of open housing
Journal Title: Journal of Animal Science, Biology and Bioeconomy - Year 2016, Vol 34, Issue 4
Abstract
The purpose of research was to determine the influence of microclimatic conditions and age on the behaviour of calves in the innovative open housing- "village for calves". Calves were kept in group pens made from group boxes of ”igloo” type and paddocks. Group K consisted of calves kept in summer (n = 20), and Group D of calves in winter (n = 20). In group pens microclimate studies were performed, and calves were observed from ethological point of view for 24-hours. Based on obtained results a significant influence of microclimate on the time calves lied down in individual parts of pen group was shown, that is, in the box or on the paddock. The main factors of micro-climate determining the place to lie down in the pen was the speed of air movement in the first place and then air temperature. Calves younger both in summer and winter laid longer in the boxes than older calves. In technological system ”village for calves” the use of boxes of ”igloo” type protects calves from adverse effects of weather conditions, which is particularly important in winter.
Authors and Affiliations
Andrzej Kaczor, Urszula Kaczor
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP200908
- DOI -
- Views 107
- Downloads 0
Comparison of physicochemical properties of meat from lambs and calves
The objective of this study was to compare the physicochemical properties of musculus semimembranosus of lambs and calves from mass farming during postmortem ageing under vacuum. The research material consisted of 24 lam...
A comparison of the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in sheep from the indoor and outdoor management system
Gastrointestinal parasites are responsible for high economic losses to sheep production. Infected animals show developmental problems, reduced weight and a low quality of meat and wool. This study takes into consideratio...
Probiotics in the prevention and therapy in children in parents’ opinion
A survey conducted among parents of children up to the age of 6 (most were respondents with higher education) showed that over 80% of those surveyed had given probiotics to their children, mainly during antibiotic treatm...
The occurrence of salmonellosis as zoonotic diseases in the area of activities of the State Sanitary-Epidemiological Station in Zamosc
The aim of the study was to characterize the occurrence of salmonellosis in the opera-tion area of the State Sanitary-Epidemiological Station in Zamosc (PSSE) in 2013 and 2014. The scope of the research included the Zamo...
Relationship of β-lactoglobulin and κ-casein genetic variants with the content of selected whey proteins in milk of cows of different breeds
The aim of the study was to determine the relationship of β-lactoglobulin (BLG) and κ-casein (CSN3) genetic variants with the content of selected whey proteins in milk of cows of two breeds. The research included blood a...