Welfare in Dairy
In this months Agricology vlog, Richard Smith, Senior Farms Manager at Daylesford Farm, suggests that by demonstrating full transparency in farming practices we are in the best position as farmers to help the public make an informed decision about the food and products that they consume. Richard’s focus in this vlog is on the dairy system and animal welfare including:
- Minimising livestock stress
- Calving
- Weaning
- Forage & Bedding
- Pasture & Ecosystems
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Published date:
18th April 2018Related farming theme:
Key Farming Practices:
- Healthy livestock housing & shelter
- Homegrown feed
- Organic fertilisers
- Pasture fed livestock
Organisation(s):
- Daylesford Organic Farm
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