Calf well-being during lactation and weaning in different rearing systems: Review

Abstract

The state in which the animal is found directly interferes with the degree of its well-being, compromising the production and quality of products of animal origin. In this sense, the search by the market for quality products that aim at the welfare of animals has led producers to seek alternative ways of handling such as, for example, the as animals are housed. Animals, when improperly housed, are prevented from performing normal behaviors of the species. When the installation does not favor interactions either with the environment or with other animals, stereotypies may occur. Such behavior can indicate that the animal is having a poor welfare and consequently these factors will interfere with the quality of production. Therefore, the objective of the present work is to realize a literature review, addressing the importance of welfare for calves during lactation and weaning submitted to different rearing systems.