Cattle Weaning

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Title
Cattle Weaning
Source
ZOOL 567, Fall 2021
Rights
Contributor
Canva.
Creator
Jagorinec, Emily
Description
This infographic compares the traditional form of weaning called abrupt separation to the new, two-stage weaning method using nose clips. It gives a brief description of weaning and the behaviours associated with stress during the weaning process. The strategies are visualized through a flow chart of diagrams, followed by symbols to indicate the behaviours experienced in each method used. Finally, there is a statement about cattle welfare in the beef industry.
References
1. von Keyserlingk, M. A. G., & Weary, D. M. (2007). Maternal behavior in cattle. Hormones and Behavior, 52(1), 106–113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2007.03.015

2. Ungerfeld, R., Quintans, G., & Hötzel, M. J. (2016). Minimizing cows’ stress when calves were early weaned using the two-step method with nose flaps. Animal, 10(11), 1871–1876. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1751731116000793
Date
December 1, 2021
Category
Parental care/ Social behaviour