welfare

Margret Wenker, a postdoctoral researcher found out that health is not a reason to prevent cow-calf contact. She stated: “Animal welfare is not just a matter of health but also of being able to exhibit your natural behaviour." Photo: Michel Zoeter

23-11-2022 | Article

New Zealand: Views on prolonged dairy cow-calf contact

These cows lie in cubicles bedded with straw pellets and separated manure. Photo: Chris McCullough

17-11-2022 | Article

Bedding options for dairy cow comfort

Lameness is a multifactorial condition affecting the health and welfare in dairy cattle. Photo: Koos Groenewold

03-11-2022 | Article

Secure profits by investing in cow welfare

Nevertheless, contrary to public perception, larger dairy herds were not necessarily associated with poorer animal welfare. Photo: Bert Jansen

12-10-2022 | News

Animal welfare standards: from large to small dairy farms

Supporting dairy farmers to operate more profitably saw Score 5 levels of support fluctuate between 36% for using market intelligence analysis, 35% for dairy breeding and genetics work and just 31% for people working in agriculture and the labour supply sectors. Photo: Mark Pasveer

24-05-2022 | News

UK: Protecting the reputation of dairy sector key

Environment Secretary, George Eustice said: “Too often farmers only call a vet when there is a crisis, but with an annual vet visits to develop better animal health plans, they will see both animal welfare and their farm profitability improve.” Photo: AV team Misset

01-03-2022 | News

Dairy farmers in England to be paid for vet visits

MD at Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, Matt Knight, said he was sad the BBC had chosen to highlight one farm where “inexcusable abuse was witnessed, as this was not representative of our industry.” Photo: Mark Pasveer

22-02-2022 | News

Dairy welfare row erupts following TV investigation

Cows need to experience supportive resting periods throughout the day to maximise production. Photo: Scott Hartwell

16-12-2021 | Article

The value of cow comfort

Photo: Naomi Goddard

09-12-2021 | News

Taiwan: Dairy cattle welfare guidelines in place

Dairy cows that are restricted from lying down have a reduced ability to sleep, causing negative welfare implications. Photo: Hans Prinsen

19-11-2021 | Article

Impact of lying and sleep deprivation on dairy cows