welfare

In new housing proposals for calves, EFSA allocates 20 square metres per calf for social behaviour and play. Research from Utrecht indicates that calves do not need that much space throughout the entire day. Photo: Mark Pasveer

07-05 | News

How much space do calves need for social interaction and play?

Pig farmers are very keen to keep fly pressure on their farms under control. Flies are proven disease vectors and can cause stress in pigs. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten.

11-01 | Article

Striving for fly-free pig barns

The roadmap towards animal-friendly and future-proof dairy farming includes agreements for the dairy sector on further promoting grazing, which also offers added value through market concepts. Photo: Mark Pasveer

13-08-2025 | Article

‘Historic’ roadmap towards animal-friendly production

The Better Life quality mark for dairy is owned by the Animal Protection Society. Dairy processor Farmel and supermarket chain Jumbo are currently the largest parties. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet

21-07-2025 | Article

Dutch ‘Beter Leven’ welfare label small in dairy, but receives support

This is the first study to explore CAM use on dairy farms in a UK context. Photo: Koos Groeneveld

12-03-2025 | News

Benefits of transparency in alternative medicine use on dairy farms

The team of researchers wanted to gain a better understanding of how farm animals perceive and are affected by light. Photo: Canva

06-02-2025 | News

Light intensity and time matter for cow welfare

Cows that suckle their calves have a reduced risk of some post-calving diseases and a retained foetal membrane. Photo: Canva

12-12-2024 | News

New European initiative for increased cow and calf welfare

A Good Calf Commendation was awarded to Kalverliefde, a Dutch company that collaborates with small-scale organic and biodynamic farmers. They allow calves to stay with their mothers for up to three months, providing outdoor access, ample space, and comfortable resting areas to minimise stress. Photo: Canva

31-10-2024 | News

Dairy industry pioneers and leaders in cow and calf welfare recognised

While the use of AI on farms is expanding, what sets this technology apart is the ability to show when a cow is thriving, as opposed to just spotting illnesses and ailments. Photo: Canva

13-08-2024 | News

First globally: UK retailer invests in AI tech for dairy welfare

The research involved nearly 3,200 consumers aimed to identify the attributes that most important to them when buying meat or dairy products. Across all the surveyed countries, consumers consistently prioritised freshness, quality/taste and animal welfare as the most important attributes. Photo: Canva

07-06-2024 | News

Consumers value animal welfare more than environmental sustainability