European livestock systems are increasingly affected by climate change, particularly summer droughts and heatwaves. Integrating trees into pastures can mitigate these effects by providing shade and an additional forage resource. Tree leaves are …
There are potential benefits for grazing calves concerning animal welfare, resource efficiency, and ecosystem services compared to conventional indoor systems. However, enteric methane production in grazing calves might be an environmental challenge …
Pasture-based rearing of youngstock or calves offers a sustainable and cost-efficient alternative to conventional calf management by reducing concentrate use and improving grassland utilization (Delaby et al., 2020). Further, keeping calves on …