@article{article_631603, title={An Assessment of Compliance with The European and National Minimum Requirements on Calf Welfare of Dairy Cattle Farms in İzmir Province}, journal={Kocatepe Veterinary Journal}, volume={12}, pages={448–455}, year={2019}, DOI={10.30607/kvj.631603}, author={Bozkurt, Zehra and Mutlu, Mustafa}, keywords={İzmir Province,Dairy Cow Farms,Welfare standards,Calf Welfare}, abstract={<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;"> <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Garamond, serif;">The aim of this study was to assess
the compliance of dairy cattle farms in Izmir with the minimum requirements for
calf welfare. The research was carried out in 30 dairy cattle farms in Bayındır
district of İzmir province. A measurement, observation and evaluation form was
used that developed based on the minimum calf welfare requirements defined in
the European Union (2008/119/EC) and national animal welfare legislation.
Observations, determinations and measurements were made in the dairy cattle
farms that accepted to participate in this research, and  resource and management based welfare
assessments were performed in calf barns. According to the findings, the
physical conditions for feeding and housing of calves were favourable; however,
cleanliness of barns and equipments and use of bedding were poor. As a result,
it was determined that minimum requirements for calf welfare in dairy cattle
farms in Bayındır district in İzmir province were met in terms of feeding,
health care and daily inspection, but there were significant shortcomings
related to good housing. To raise awareness of animal welfare and  increasing the level of education of farmers
on the concept and legislation of animal welfare has been proposed in order to
increase dairy farms’ compliance with calf welfare requirements. </span> </p> <p> </p>}, number={4}, publisher={Afyon Kocatepe University}