Development of an objective and uniform scoring method to evaluate the quality of rearing in Dutch dairy herds

Young stock rearing is an essential part of dairy management, and it is important that the quality of rearing can be monitored and altered if necessary. In this study, a young stock rearing quality system (KalfOK) was developed with the aim to provide an objective and standardized means to evaluate and monitor the quality of young stock rearing in Dutch dairy herds. In the project, 201 dairy farmers participated. Twelve key indicators were defined that were related to calving and successful rearing, antimicrobial use, and herd health. For each of the key indicators, the value was calculated pe... Mehr ...