Cattle behaviour and welfare

9 important questions on Cattle behaviour and welfare

What happens when a negative energy balance is present for too long?

- Acute problems: Postpartum paresis or grass tenany (Mg deficiency)
- Chronic problems: Ketosis, fattened liver syndrome, body condition decreases, immune responses decreases

With a high stocking density there is:

Decreased: Resting time and rumination, latency to lie, time of eating / eat faster / fewer meals, milk quality, fertility

Increased: Lameness, Aggression

Cleanliness in cows is scored on the?

Lower hind legs, hind quarters and the udder
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What is comfort behaviour and what are the risks?

- Scratching, grooming or rubbing
- There is risk for slipping and hurting themselves

Which claw disorders are there?

- Interdigital dermatitis
- Mortellaro
- Panaritium (foot rot)
- Sole ulceration
- Laminitis
- White line disease

What is the 5-point locomotion scale?

1. Smooth and fluent movement
2. Imperfect locomotion, but able to move freely
3. Ability to move freely is compromised
4. Ability to move freely is obvious diminished
5. Ability to move is severely restricted

What are signals of oestrous behaviour?

  • Female-female mounting
  • Olfaction (flehmen)
  • Increased activity

Why are calves separated on farms?

- Maximize saleable milk
- Prevent disease transmission
- Improve ease of milking / milk let-down
- Prevent maternal bond
- Housing not suitable

What are the responses to separation fro the calf and the dam?

Calf: Restless, vocalize, searching, elevated heart rate
Dam: Restless, vocalize and searching

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