Appendix from: Understanding challenges and strengths in the post-dairy farm surplus calf value chain: An interview study

Surplus calves are animals produced by the dairy industry but not retained on the farm as herd replacements, namely, male calves and excess females. These animals primarily enter dairy-beef or veal production systems. In recent years, surplus calf production has come under scrutiny due to welfare concerns, such as health outcomes and housing. To design and implement effective interventions, it is critical to understand the perspectives of industry stakeholders (i.e., calf marketers and calf raisers). However, little research has been conducted in the post-dairy farm surplus calf value chain in the United States. Therefore, the objective of this study was to understand surplus calf marketer and calf raiser perspectives of the strengths and challenges within the surplus calf system in the United States. Twenty-two telephone interviews were conducted from June 2023 to January 2024. Participants included 7 dairy beef raisers, 6 veal industry stakeholders, 5 livestock market representatives,..., , ## Appendix from: Understanding challenges and strengths in the post-dairy farm surplus calf value chain: An interview study

Dataset DOI: [10.5061/dryad.v15dv4280](10.5061/dryad.v15dv4280)

## Description of the data and file structure

The objective of this study was to understand surplus calf marketer and calf producer perspectives of the strengths and challenges within the surplus calf system in the United States. Twenty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted with stakeholders in the surplus calf value chain. 

### Files:

### File: Appendix_1_Questionnaire.docx

**Description:** The semi-structured questionnaire employed during the project.
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