The team from Digital Dairy Chain and SRUC are hosting an event in Dumfries and Galloway showcasing their work in cow welfare.
Using technology and observations across farms in the region has helped them understand more about animal welfare in an automated way, allowing a better understanding of herd health and dynamics. Information on the behaviour and welfare of a farmer’s herd will help them to make better informed management decisions for their cows. Cows with improved welfare tend to have improved health, saving on costs associated with disease and injury, as well as supporting higher milk production, making a farm more financially resilient.
The event will be in a walk and talk format, and you will hear about:
- Cow welfare, Happy Cows, research
- Calf shed project and how improving the environment can improve calf health
- Cow preference for bedding types and its impact
- Heat stress research project and ways to improve shed ventilation and its importance
Lunch will be provided.
- Friday 15th May: 10.30am – 1.30pm – Inchparks, Stranraer, DG9 8QN
Sign up: Digital Dairy Chain Events or email info@digitaldairychain.co.uk