A focus group study exploring dairy farmers' perspectives of cull cow management in Ontario, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Maintaining the welfare of cull dairy cows from the farm to slaughter is an ongoing challenge for the dairy industry. Recent research suggests that some cull dairy cows within the marketing system are in physical states that are below regulatory standards, and further research is required to determine why these unfit cows are found throughout the journey to abattoirs. Since dairy farms are the origin of these cows, decision making by dairy farmers has been identified as key to preventing cull cows that are considered unfit for transport from entering the marketing system. The objectives of this study were to understand dairy farmers' perspectives on their cull dairy cow management practices, recommendations and requirements of regulations, management tools, and welfare

SUBMITTER: Marshall J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10279770 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature