welfare

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 | 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 | 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 | 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

Efficient mastitis detection provides an opportunity to implement early and adequate treatment protocols. Photo: Ton Kastermans

15-11-2021 | Article

Advances in dairy welfare precision technologies

One of the clear benefits of large-scale farms is the fact that those farms can have their own advisers and veterinarians working 24/7 on the farms. - Photo: Hans Prinsen

15-07-2021 | Article

7 secrets of high yielding dairy cows in China

The cows live under a free-range housing system that allows them to choose to be in the solarium (usually on cool, sunny days) or inside the stables (usually on rainy days). Photo: Philipe Di Carlo

10-05-2021 | Article

A2 milk big business in Brazil

To discern an animal s emotional state, a tremendous amount of gathered data has to be analysed and the correct computer algorithm used to develop proper software. Photo: Mark Pasveer

02-04-2021 | Article

Measuring animal emotions – and why it matters