The evolution of dairy cattle welfare

Authors

  • Nigel Cook University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706
  • Marina von Keyserlingk The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4
  • Jennifer Walker Kinder Ground, Byrdstown, TN 38549

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20238846

Keywords:

dairy, welfare, audits

Abstract

In this article we discuss the evolution of dairy cattle welfare, the approaches being taken to improve welfare in other coun­tries and the recent changes that have been taking place in the U.S. and Canada. The role of the veterinarian as a leader in the animal welfare discussion is addressed, along with the grow­ing list of concerns for the dairy industry in maintaining public trust, and the changes that we predict are needed in current au­diting procedures.

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Published

2024-05-10

Issue

No. 56 (2023): 2023 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Dairy Sessions

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