UWRF professor awarded USDA grants to research cow health, wellness

Dec. 25—RIVER FALLS — Kate Creutzinger, assistant professor of animal welfare and behavior at UWRF, said a common practice with calves is separating them away from their mother only hours after they are born. It is done to ensure the health of calves in the future by preventing disease transmission from their mother, as well as manage the amount of milk lost to calf consumption. kAm"#646?E=J[ …