Progress in the first two years of UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy

Reduced lameness, better udder health and improved cow comfort are key outcomes of an early-stage review of the UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy 2023-2028

Katie Jones
Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer
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Progress in the first two years of UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy

Launched two years ago by Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) with the support of NFU, AHDB and 19 industry signatories, the latest data and evidence from the strategy shows advancements across the six...

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