Calves spend as many as 20 hours per day – or 80 percent of their time – lying down. Research suggests that just as cows make more milk when they spend more time lying down, calves are better performers when they spend more time lying down. It also signals they’re comfortable and content in their environment.
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Lilian Schaer is an agricultural writer. Her article was published on CalfCare.ca, the website of the Veal Farmers of Ontario.





