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Maternal behavior in cattle.

Marina A G von Keyserlingk1, Daniel M Weary

  • 1Animal Welfare Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, 2357 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z4. marina.vonkeyserlingk@ubc.ca

Hormones and Behavior
|May 11, 2007
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Maternal behavior in cattle, crucial for calf-rearing, is largely similar to wild animals. Production systems impact maternal bonding, posing challenges in beef and requiring new understanding in dairy.

Area of Science:

  • Animal Behavior
  • Veterinary Science
  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • Maternal behavior in cattle is essential for calf survival and development.
  • Domesticated cattle exhibit maternal care behaviors comparable to wild ungulates.
  • Commercial cattle production systems influence the expression and importance of maternal behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review the existing literature on maternal behavior in cattle.
  • To enhance the understanding of maternal behaviors in various cattle production systems.
  • To identify practical challenges and future research priorities related to cattle maternal behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and critical summary of scientific studies.
  • Analysis of maternal behaviors in extensive (beef) and intensive (dairy) production systems.

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  • Comparison of maternal behaviors in domesticated cattle versus wild ungulates.

    • Main Results:

    • Maternal behaviors facilitate calf bonding, protection, nourishment, and eventual weaning.
    • Extensive production systems rely heavily on the cow's maternal care, with bonding factors like cross-sucking presenting challenges.
    • Dairy production systems typically suppress maternal behaviors, but this may need re-evaluation due to changing consumer demands.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal behavior in cattle is a complex trait influenced by domestication and production environments.
    • Understanding and managing maternal behavior is critical for animal welfare and production efficiency in beef cattle.
    • The dairy industry may need to prioritize maternal behavior research in response to trends like organic production.