Dairy cattle have a natural need to lie down and a good rule to use is that they should lie down for at least half the day. With …
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Dairy Cattle Farming
Unlocking the Secrets to Dairy Health and Wellness: Navigating the Roadblocks in Disease Prevention
Research shows the economic impact and the importance of biosecurity and welfare practices in preventing and reducing the spread of diseases in dairy and beef cattle. While the …
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Dairy Cattle Farming
Unlocking the Benefits: Study on Long-Term Bonding of Calves and Mothers in Israeli Project
Natural Dairy Farming: Enhancing Cow-Calf Welfare and Profitability Have you ever wondered what it truly means to practice natural dairy farming? In a groundbreaking project in Israel, known …
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Dairy Cattle Farming
Happy cows, happy milk: Using positive reinforcement to improve dairy cow well-being
Dairy cows are intelligent creatures with the capacity to learn and adapt to their environment. Recent research conducted by The University of British Columbia explored the impact of …
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Dairy Cattle Farming
Turning udderly boring barns into bovine playgrounds: A look at enhancing dairy cow environments
Cows have long been a staple of agriculture, providing milk, meat, and contributing to the livelihood of many farmers across Australia. However, the welfare of these animals is …
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Dairy Cattle Farming
Moo-ving towards Better Dairy Production: How Osteopathy is Revolutionizing Cow Health!
Have you ever wondered how osteopathic treatments could impact milk production in dairy cows? Well, wonder no more because a groundbreaking research project by the Ecole Française d’Ostéopathie …
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Consumers today are becoming more conscious of the well-being of animals in the food production process. It’s not just about the quality of the end product but also …
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Dairy Cattle Farming
Bark-Free Borders: Great Britain Makes History as First in Europe to Ban Live Animal Exports
The new ban on live animal exports in the UK has sparked both praise and controversy. On 20 May, the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act came into effect, …
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Dairy Cattle Farming
Putting Paws Before Planet: Why Consumers Prioritize Animal Welfare Over Environmental Sustainability
When it comes to making choices about the food we eat, there are a multitude of factors that can influence our decision-making process. In a recent study conducted …
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The agricultural sector is no stranger to innovation and technology, and in recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been making significant inroads into transforming how farms are managed. …