The Behaviour of Beef Suckler Cattle (Bos Taurus) -PDF

The Behaviour Of Beef Suckler Cattle (Bos Taurus)

By Marthe Kiley-Worthington, Susan Plain

The Behaviour of Beef Suckler Cattle (Bos Taurus) provides an in-depth ethological and ecological study of beef suckler cattle, aiming to understand their natural behavior in minimally controlled environments. The study is rooted in the idea that understanding cattle behavior beyond productivity is essential for ethical and sustainable animal husbandry.

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Table of Contents

1. Evolutionary background of cattle and research methods
2. Environmental perception and sensory abilities of cattle
3. Communication methods and signals
4. Calving process and immediate postnatal behavior
5. Development of calf and maternal behaviors
6. Social dynamics and structure of the herd
7. Daily activity patterns and pasture use
8. Adoption and fostering behavior in cattle
9. Common behavioral issues and their causes
10. Ecological and sociobiological context of cattle behavior
11. Summary and conclusions
12. References and bibliography
13. Translations of the summary (French and German)

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