New tool to measure the welfare of NZ dairy cows
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Veterinary researchers at Massey University have created a way to assess the welfare of dairy cows within a day. New Zealand has no industry-recognised protocol to assess dairy cow wellbeing, but the researchers say protocols tailored to NZ dairy farms are ‘essential’. Further testing is needed, but the team say this protocol could form the basis of a standardised process for monitoring the health of the country’s dairy farms.
Journal/conference: Animals
Link to research (DOI): 10.3390/ani10101918
Organisation/s: Massey University
Funder: This research was funded by Post Graduate Research Fund, SoVS, Massey University.
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