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Assessment of the Welfare of Dairy Cows in Britain
Summary
Develop outcome-based indicators of dairy cow welfare, which are practically feasible, scientifically robust and acceptable to stakeholders of the UK dairy industry.
Sector:
Dairy
Project code:
411098 AH6
Date:
01 September 2011 - 01 November 2015
Funders:
AHDB Dairy, University of Bristol, University of Reading, Harper Adams University, SRUC, Royal Veterinary College, Aberystwyth University
AHDB sector cost:
£100,000.00
Total project value:
£100,000.00
Project leader:
University of Nottingham - Research Partnership study
About this project
Aims and Objectives:
To develop outcome-based indicators of dairy cow welfare, which are practically feasible, scientifically robust and acceptable to stakeholders of the UK dairy industry.
1. Assess stakeholders' opinions of the acceptability of welfare assessment protocols;
2. Develop iceberg indicators of welfare in dairy cows; and
3. Provide credible evidence to dairy industry stakeholders on potential strategies for implementing outcome-based assessment of welfare.
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