welfare

An economic analysis has shown that cows with extended lactations have lower annual costs for feed and inseminations and fewer veterinary treatments, but also lower annual revenues for milk production. Photo: Ronald Hissink
15-02-2023 | Article

Pros and cons of extended lactation in dairy cattle

Managing cow welfare in the winter months
23-01-2023 | Article

Managing cow welfare in the winter months

According to Sergey Sereda, president of the Russian association of practitioners of veterinary medicine, cattle are often not treated correctly. "Everything comes down to money, it's easier for people to use cheap but cruel methods than to pay more." Photo: Canva
13-12-2022 | News

Russia: protests against changes to welfare standards

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