The effect of providing a rest period to surplus dairy calves without unloading from the trailer during long distance transportation

Few studies have investigated how rest period impact behavioral, metabolic, and clinical indicators of health and welfare of surplus dairy calves during long distance transportation. This project aims to fill these knowledge gaps and determine if unloading calves from the trailer for a rest period will mitigate the impact of transport. Results from this study will provide scientific evidence which can be applied in future development of transport regulations in Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

David Renaud

Student:

Partner:

Dairy Farmers of Canada

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Elevate

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