Study: Human contact makes for happier and healthier dairy calves
AGDAILY Contributors ·
February 21, 2023
Calves’ well-being, including their physical and emotional health, is always top of mind for those in the dairy industry, particularly during the weaning stage. In a recent study appearing in JDS Communications, researchers from the University of Florida demonstrated that socialization with other calves and humans — even for as little as five minutes — can improve overall calf well-being.
