Description

This webinar will explore how calf housing systems directly influence health, welfare, and production outcomes in modern farm animal production. Focusing on the comparison between pair housing and traditional individual housing, the session will discuss how different environments shape calf development, disease resistance, and long-term productivity. By examining both research findings and practical on-farm experiences, we will highlight the advantages of pair housing in promoting natural behaviours, supporting growth, and improving overall performance. The webinar will also consider the wider implications for farm efficiency and sustainability, giving participants the knowledge to evaluate housing strategies and make informed decisions that benefit both calves and producers.

Learning Objectives

• Analyse historic calf housing methods
• Understand how calves learn and how housing can influence this
• Evaluate the short- and long-term impacts of housing dairy heifers in individual compared to pair housing.
• Understand what the benefits and challenges are of pair housing
• Determine how you can help your clients make a success of social housing