Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Tonicity in Animals01:16

Tonicity in Animals

3.2K
Tonicity describes the amount of solute in a solution. The measure of the tonicity of a solution, or the total amount of solutes dissolved in a specific amount of solution, is called its osmolarity. Three terms—hypotonic, isotonic, and hypertonic—are used to relate the osmolarity of a cell to the osmolarity of the extracellular fluid that contains the cells. In a hypotonic solution, such as tap water, the extracellular fluid has a lower concentration of solutes than the fluid inside...
3.2K
Parental Care00:55

Parental Care

11.8K
Many animals exhibit parental care behavior, including feeding, grooming, and protecting young offspring. Parental care is universal in mammals and birds, which often have young that are born relatively helpless. Several species of insects and fish, as well as some amphibians, also care for their young.
11.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Imaging of the Equine Abdomen Using Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)-A Resource for the Equine Practitioner.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2026
Same author

Electroencephalographic assessment of pneumatic penetrating captive-bolt stunning of donkeys <i>(Equus asinus)</i>.

Animal welfare (South Mimms, England)·2026
Same author

Temporal dynamics and intra-farm variability of animal welfare indicators in fattening pigs.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2026
Same author

How to Apply Positive-Reinforcement-Based Training for Self-Loading and Self-Unloading in Dromedary Camels.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2026
Same author

National definitions and legal requirements for biosecurity on small-scale livestock farms in Europe.

Preventive veterinary medicine·2026
Same author

The use of Diathermic Syncope® for stunning cattle.

EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 4, 2025

Milk Collection in the Rat Using Capillary Tubes and Estimation of Milk Fat Content by Creamatocrit
07:38

Milk Collection in the Rat Using Capillary Tubes and Estimation of Milk Fat Content by Creamatocrit

Published on: December 16, 2015

12.5K

Welfare of calves.

, Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez

    EFSA Journal. European Food Safety Authority
    |April 3, 2023
    PubMed
    Summary

    Improving calf welfare involves better housing, nutrition, and early life management. Key recommendations include increased space, group housing, and appropriate feed, alongside specific measures for veal calves and enhanced cow-calf contact.

    Keywords:
    calf welfarecow–calf contacthusbandry systemsindividual housingironveal

    More Related Videos

    Protocol for Assessing the Relative Effects of Environment and Genetics on Antler and Body Growth for a Long-lived Cervid
    09:09

    Protocol for Assessing the Relative Effects of Environment and Genetics on Antler and Body Growth for a Long-lived Cervid

    Published on: August 8, 2017

    7.5K
    Providing Meaningful Environmental Enrichment and Measuring Saliva Cortisol in Pigs Housed on Slatted Flooring
    07:02

    Providing Meaningful Environmental Enrichment and Measuring Saliva Cortisol in Pigs Housed on Slatted Flooring

    Published on: September 30, 2019

    7.2K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Aug 4, 2025

    Milk Collection in the Rat Using Capillary Tubes and Estimation of Milk Fat Content by Creamatocrit
    07:38

    Milk Collection in the Rat Using Capillary Tubes and Estimation of Milk Fat Content by Creamatocrit

    Published on: December 16, 2015

    12.5K
    Protocol for Assessing the Relative Effects of Environment and Genetics on Antler and Body Growth for a Long-lived Cervid
    09:09

    Protocol for Assessing the Relative Effects of Environment and Genetics on Antler and Body Growth for a Long-lived Cervid

    Published on: August 8, 2017

    7.5K
    Providing Meaningful Environmental Enrichment and Measuring Saliva Cortisol in Pigs Housed on Slatted Flooring
    07:02

    Providing Meaningful Environmental Enrichment and Measuring Saliva Cortisol in Pigs Housed on Slatted Flooring

    Published on: September 30, 2019

    7.2K

    Area of Science:

    • Animal Welfare Science
    • Veterinary Public Health
    • Agricultural Science

    Background:

    • The European Commission requested scientific advice on calf welfare as part of the Farm to Fork strategy.
    • This involves assessing common husbandry systems, welfare consequences, and mitigation measures.
    • Specific focus areas include veal calf rearing, cow-calf contact, and animal-based measures (ABMs) for slaughterhouses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe common calf husbandry systems and their associated welfare consequences.
    • To recommend measures for preventing or mitigating identified welfare hazards.
    • To provide specific recommendations on veal calf housing, cow-calf contact duration, and ABMs for welfare monitoring.

    Main Methods:

    • Followed EFSA's established methodology for welfare assessment requests.
    • Identified and analyzed common husbandry systems and their impact on calf welfare.
    • Reviewed scientific literature to formulate evidence-based recommendations.

    Main Results:

    • Fifteen highly relevant welfare consequences were identified, including respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders, impaired exploratory behavior, and group stress.
    • Recommendations include increased space, stable group housing, improved colostrum management, and higher milk feeding for dairy calves.
    • Specifics for veal calves involve small group housing, adequate space (20 m²/calf), and sufficient long-cut roughage (1 kg NDF/day).

    Conclusions:

    • Improving calf welfare requires adjustments in housing, nutrition, and management practices.
    • Recommendations aim to reduce common welfare issues like respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders.
    • ABMs like body condition and lesion monitoring can supplement on-farm behavioral assessments for comprehensive welfare evaluation.