The objective of this review is to provide the reader with an overview of thermoregulatory
mechanisms and the influence of climatic conditions in different housing systems on the …

The care of surplus dairy calves is a significant issue for the United States and Canadian
dairy industries. Surplus dairy calves commonly experience poor welfare as evidenced by …

Background: Formerly, Arcanobacterium pyogenes was recently renamed Trueperella
pyogenes. This opportunistic bacterium is related to miscellaneous pyogenic infections in …

The respiratory system is well defended against inhaled bacteria by a dynamic system of
interacting layers, including mucociliary clearance, host defense factors including …

The veal and dairy beef sectors are important outlets for surplus calves from the dairy
industry. Surplus calves are defined as calves that are not needed to produce milk, with the …

The veal industry experiences calf losses during the growing period, which represents a
challenge to animal welfare and profitability. Health status at arrival may be an important …

Abstract This Scientific Opinion addresses a European Commission request on the welfare
of calves as part of the Farm to Fork strategy. EFSA was asked to provide a description of …

In the framework of its Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission is undertaking a
comprehensive evaluation of the animal welfare legislation. The present Opinion deals with …

Failure of passive transfer is a common problem in calves destined for veal production. At
present it is unknown whether the risk for respiratory disease (BRD) or neonatal calf …

Background Little is known on the effects of common calf diseases on mortality and carcass
traits in the white veal industry (special-fed veal), a highly integrated production system …