Drivers and barriers in disease control and welfare in dairy

12-02-2024 | |
In their study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers found that measuring non-verbal communication (in addition to common verbal communication) between vets and farmers during routine herd health consultations, is key to unlocking barriers for adopting biosecurity measures. Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie
In their study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers found that measuring non-verbal communication (in addition to common verbal communication) between vets and farmers during routine herd health consultations, is key to unlocking barriers for adopting biosecurity measures. Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie
Research shows the economic impact and the importance of biosecurity and welfare practices in preventing and reducing the spread of diseases. However, successfully implementing biosecurity measures is lacking in both dairy and beef cattle production. In this report, researchers identify the main drivers and barriers to adopting disease control or welfare practices, highlighting keys that can unlock barriers. As we all know, implementing disease control and welfare practices is an essential pa


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