Do you get all the milk?

The importance of stockmanship

Authors

  • Ulrike S. Sorge Dairy Production Medicine, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, 1365 Gortner Ave, St. Paul, MN 55018

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20143678

Keywords:

dairy, stockmanship, welfare, well-being

Abstract

The importance of human-animal interaction for the well-being and production of dairy cattle is increasingly recognized. This paper discusses the impact of stockmanship skill and worker attitude on production and animal well-being on dairy farms.

Author Biography

Ulrike S. Sorge, Dairy Production Medicine, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, 1365 Gortner Ave, St. Paul, MN 55018

Assistant Professor

Cover image of the 47th Conference Proceedings: An image of a herd of cattle in a field at dusk. Three cows are standing in the foreground, looking adorable. Yellow background.

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Published

2014-09-18

Issue

2014

Section

Dairy Sessions