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National Programs
Animal Well-Being & Stress Control Systems
Program Summary:
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New methods will be developed to provide the scientific basis to evaluate
the well-being of farm animals. These measures will be used for identifying
improved production systems
New knowledge will be available on the interactive mechanism of the immune
system and growth in relation to well-being and production
efficiency.
Research will be completed to genetically select for increased productive
life of dairy cattle. An evaluation will be completed on whether implementation
of a national genetic evaluation for productive life of dairy cattle will result
in an increased longevity of cows in the herd.
New knowledge will be developed in the area of alternative techniques to
decrease animal stressors in traditional management
systems.
Alternative management practices/modifications will be demonstrated that
reduce stress and increase production efficiency.
New knowledge will be available on the cognitive processes of food
animals.
Management tools will be developed to aid producers in maintaining healthful
environments for food animals.
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