<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The aim of this paper was to find out what the system of the technical solution to housing for calf breeding is the most suitable from the point of view of welfare. There were compared four basic types. We focused on the comparison behavior of stabled calves like a lying and eating time. These behavior were observed in all four seasons. At the same time we observed some microclimatic conditions. We focused on the cooling value that refers to the thermal comfort of stabled animals. With a comprehensive examination of all collected and measured values can be recommended to prioritize individual outdoor sheds under shelter and calf house from lightweight steel construction, according to actual economic situation of breeders.</p></abstract>

The aim of this paper was to find out what the system of the technical solution to housing for calf breeding is the most suitable from the point of view of welfare. There were compared four basic types. We focused on the comparison behavior of stabled calves like a lying and eating time. These behavior were observed in all four seasons. At the same time we observed some microclimatic conditions. We focused on the cooling value that refers to the thermal comfort of stabled animals. With a comprehensive examination of all collected and measured values can be recommended to prioritize individual outdoor sheds under shelter and calf house from lightweight steel construction, according to actual economic situation of breeders.

INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT HOUSING SYSTEMS ON THE WELFARE OF CALVES

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice e

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology

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The aim of this paper was to find out what the system of the technical solution to housing for calf breeding is the most suitable from the point of view of...

INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT HOUSING SYSTEMS ON THE WELFARE OF CALVES

Published Online: Dec 31, 2013

Page range: 89 - 98

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2013-0016

Keywords
calves, individual sheds, calf house, behavior, cooling value

This content is open access.

INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT HOUSING SYSTEMS ON THE WELFARE OF CALVES

Published Online: Dec 31, 2013

Page range: 89 - 98

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2013-0016

Keywordscalves, individual sheds, calf house, behavior, cooling value

This content is open access.

Keywords
calves, individual sheds, calf house, behavior, cooling value