Welfare Standards

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Welfare Standards

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Animal welfare should always be front and central ( alongside safety) on a dairy farm.

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<p>We must make sure the cows are content and healthy.</p>

We must make sure the cows are content and healthy.

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You need to maintain a calm manner around stock and control your frustrations. You also need to be observant. If you’re not sure ASK.

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<p>Cows must never be left thirsty or hungry.</p>

Cows must never be left thirsty or hungry.

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<p>They should always be comfortable.
This mean shelter and a comfortable resting area.
Heat stress is a real issue.</p>

They should always be comfortable. This mean shelter and a comfortable resting area. Heat stress is a real issue.

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Especially on yards in summer where sprinklers make a real difference.

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They should be free from pain, injury and disease. Any animal suffering should be treated as soon as possible.

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<p>They should be able to express normal behaviour.
Cows are herd animals and don’t like being separated.</p>

They should be able to express normal behaviour. Cows are herd animals and don’t like being separated.

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They should never be put under fear or distress. You need to be calm when handling stock and understand how they view the world.