Animal Welfare
New discoveries and developments regarding how bovine leukemia virus hurts your cattle and how it can be controlled.
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Does your dairy have a culture of care?
To create a culture of care, dairies should focus on leadership commitment, zero tolerance for animal abuse, formalize SOPs, have continuous training, and monitor and measure their operation.
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How does animal welfare tie into your genetic plan?
Fertility, antibiotic use, touchpoints and social sustainability all play into the status of animal welfare on your dairy. Being cautious of each of these topics and understanding their effect on your herd's performance is a crucial management practice.
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What animal rights extremists are saying about animal ag
Sustainability, animal welfare, public health and animal agriculture's impact on them were a major focus at three recent animal rights groups events. Their claims may be inaccurate, but knowing them is important for safeguarding animal agriculture’s future.
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It’s going to take all of us to build a more sustainable future for animal agriculture
From animal rights extremists to diet-related diseases to sustainability and consumer perceptions, teamwork will be key to ensuring animal agriculture has a strong voice in the discussion.
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Four questions to ask about pain management
Dr. Hans Coetzee of Kansas State University breaks pain management on dairy farms down: why it’s important, what barriers exist, how we know an animal is in pain and how pain can be minimized.
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