Calf Management and Welfare (5cr)

Objective

I understand the physiological functions and behavior of the calf. I define calf care processes and their impact on animal welfare.

Content

Calf physiology and development into a ruminant. Calf feeding and care. Housing conditions and facilities for calves. Calf behavior and health care.

Qualifications

Student is familiar with the high school level biology studies or has secondary school competences. Student is familiar with the typical cattle management practices in Finland.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

I name the physiological functions of the calf’s body. I identify the main stages of the calf care process.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

I describe the physiological functions and behavior of the calf. I observe the calf care process and its effects on calf welfare.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

I observe the physiological functions and behavior of the calf. I observe and evaluate the calf care process and the impact of its components on calf welfare.