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New study discovers human interaction may reduce calves’ stress during important life stage

by Stella Canfield

May 23, 2023

Researchers have discovered that human interaction helps to reduce abnormal oral behaviors and increase rest in calves during the weaning period. In the experiment, researchers wanted to know if human contact provided additional complexity ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Animal Sciences, Cattle, Dairy, News, Weaning

UF scientist wins federal grant to reduce heat stress, improve beef production in cattle

by Brad Buck

July 14, 2022

Every year across the country, heat causes $300 million in damage to cattle, ample reason for University of Florida scientists to try to cool the animals and increase their beef production. The newest scientific effort will be led by Philipe ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Animal Sciences Department, Calves, Cattle, Cow-calf, Cows, Gestation, Grant, Heat, Heat Mitigation, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, Philipe Moriel, Pregnancy, Range Cattle Research And Education Center, Stress, Weaning

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New study discovers human interaction may reduce calves’ stress during important life stage

UF scientist wins federal grant to reduce heat stress, improve beef production in cattle

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