ABSTRACT
Several factors affect the well-being of dairy and beef calves. These factors include: housing, the environment, nutrition, handling, transportation, health management such as vaccinations and treatment of sick calves, management procedures such as tail docking, dehorning, and removal of supernumerary teats, weaning, morbidity and mortality, and euthanasia. There are several peer-reviewed literature and reviews addressing the above-mentioned factors. This chapter focuses on the following specific factors affecting calf welfare:
Maternity sanitation
Colostrum management
Separation of calf immediately after birth
Single-calf housing vs. group housing
Weaning
