Sociality in pre- and post-wean beef calves

Authors

  • R. Parsons Veterinary Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
  • J. Robbins Animal & Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
  • R. Dewell Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
  • G. Dewll Veterinary Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
  • A. Johnson Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
  • D. Haley Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph
  • S. Millman Veterinary Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20238952

Abstract

Bonding between beef cows and their calves is well established; however, social relationships between calves is less under­stood. In wild ungulates, young calf integration into the natal herd is typically facilitated by its dam based in part on her pre­existing social rank and relationships. Weaning stress occurs when calves are transitioned off milk to solid feed and are com­monly separated from their dam. Research is lacking on pref­erential relationships between calves during both the pre-wean and the post-wean periods. The objective of this study was to explore the relationships between calves during both the pre-wean and post-wean periods.

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Published

2024-05-10

Issue

No. 56 (2023): 2023 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Research Summaries

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