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Effects of space allowance during transport and duration of mid-journey lairage period on the physiological, behavioural and immunological responses of young calves during and after transport.

Grigor, P. N., Cockram, M. S., Steele, W. B., Le Sueur, C. J., Forsyth, R. E., Guthrie, J. A., Johnson, A. K., Sandilands, V. +3 more·2001·Animal Science

Abstract

Abstract The effects of space allowance during transportation and duration of a mid-journey lairage period on measurements of stress, injury, dehydration, food restriction and rest in young calves were assessed during and after transport. Groups of calves were transported for two 9-h journeys (at a space allowance of either 0·375 or 0·475 m 2 per calf) separated by a mid-journey lairage period of either 1 or 12 h. Non-transported calves were offered milk replacer and drinking water either at the usual times or only at the same times as the transported calves. During transport, transported calves spent significantly less time lying down and had a greater plasma cortisol concentration than control calves. Under the driving conditions used, increased space allowance was not associated with greater injury or loss of stability. The duration of the mid-journey lairage was not an important factor; the shorter lairage time, giving the calves sufficient time to receive milk replacer but little opportunity to rest, had no major detrimental effects on the variables used to assess welfare. Although there was little evidence that transport affected immunological variables, there was some evidence that it adversely affected the health of the calves post transport.

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Grigor, P. N., Cockram, M. S., Steele, W. B., Le Sueur, C. J., Forsyth, R. E., Guthrie, J. A., Johnson, A. K., Sandilands, V., Reid, H. W., Sinclair, C., & Brown, H. K.
Affiliations
  • University of Edinburgh (GB)
  • Moredun Research Institute (GB)
Corresponding author
Cockram, M. S.
Venue
Animal Science
Published
2001-10
Volume
73
Issue
2
Pages
341-360
ISSN
  • 1357-7298 (ISSN-L)
  • 1748-748X
OpenAlex
W2144946347
Cited by
65
References
38
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.18
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Animal Science (publishedVersion)
Funders
Elanco Animal Health
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Veterinary › Small Animals › Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
  • Health Sciences › Veterinary › Small Animals › Animal health and immunology
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Animal Science and Zoology › Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
Keywords
space allowance, animal welfare, stress, plasma cortisol, injuries, dehydration, dietary restriction, lying behavior, immune response, young calves, milk replacer

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