Effect of Space Allowance and Floor Type on Performance and Welfare Measurements of Finishing Beef Heifers

M.P Keane; M. McGee; E.G. O’Riordan; A.K. Kelly; B. Earley

Effect of Space Allowance and Floor Type on Performance and Welfare Measurements of Finishing Beef Heifers

In: 63rd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology

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M.P Keane

M.P Keane ¹Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland
²School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland; bernadette.earley@teagasc.ie

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M. McGee

M. McGee ¹Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland

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E.G. O’Riordan

E.G. O’Riordan ¹Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland

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A.K. Kelly

A.K. Kelly ²School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland; bernadette.earley@teagasc.ie

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B. Earley

B. Earley ¹Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland

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Pages:: 429–430

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.3920/9789086868605_189

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The study objective was to investigate space allowance and floor type on performance and welfare of heifers. Four treatments were used; (1), 3.0 m², (2), 4.5 m² and (3), 6.0 m² /animal on concrete-slats and, (4), 6.0 m² per animal on straw. Heifers housed at 4.5 m² had a greater average daily gain (ADG) than those at 3.0 and 6.0 m²: carcass weight was not affected. Heifers on straw had greater ADG and dirt scores (P<0.05) at slaughter than heifers on concrete-slats. It was concluded that a space allowance of 3.0 m² /animal on concrete-slats was sufficient for animal performance. Housing heifers on straw instead of concrete-slats did not affect carcass weight but did increase lying duration.

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63rd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology

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