The behaviour of calves in innovative rooms of open housing
Journal Title: Journal of Animal Science, Biology and Bioeconomy - Year 2016, Vol 34, Issue 4
Abstract
The purpose of research was to determine the influence of microclimatic conditions and age on the behaviour of calves in the innovative open housing- "village for calves". Calves were kept in group pens made from group boxes of ”igloo” type and paddocks. Group K consisted of calves kept in summer (n = 20), and Group D of calves in winter (n = 20). In group pens microclimate studies were performed, and calves were observed from ethological point of view for 24-hours. Based on obtained results a significant influence of microclimate on the time calves lied down in individual parts of pen group was shown, that is, in the box or on the paddock. The main factors of micro-climate determining the place to lie down in the pen was the speed of air movement in the first place and then air temperature. Calves younger both in summer and winter laid longer in the boxes than older calves. In technological system ”village for calves” the use of boxes of ”igloo” type protects calves from adverse effects of weather conditions, which is particularly important in winter.
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Andrzej Kaczor, Urszula Kaczor
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