Animal: Cattle

Environmental enrichment for ruminants & equines: the basics

Published in 0

Factsheet defining the concept and applications of environmental enrichment, with examples of its impact on animal welfare, and recommendations for inspection.

Guide pâturage : 100 fiches pour répondre à vos questions

Published in 0

An evolving practical guide with 100 technical data sheets answering concrete questions, providing clear and accessible information, practical advice and testimonials to reinforce the role of grass in herbivore farming systems.

Améliorer le confort thermique des vaches laitières en bâtiment en période chaude

Published in 0

Summary describing the sensitivity of dairy cows to high temperatures, giving recommendations for limiting heat stress in dairy buildings, and presenting mechanical ventilation, misting and showering.

Welfare of dairy cows

Published in 0

Infographic presenting EFSA's main recommendations for improving dairy cow welfare

Interview- Pourquoi une bonne relation humain-animal ?

Published in 0

Video interview (3 min 30) with a dairy cow farmer on what she considers animal welfare to be and on the practices she has put in place on her farm to improve the human-animal relationship.

Welfare of calves on farm

Published in 0

Infographic in English presenting the main recommendations of the EFSA 2023 opinion on calves on farms

Welfare Quality®, un protocole de référence pour évaluer le bien-être animal

Published in 0

Video presenting the Welfare Quality® protocol, which is the reference in terms of animal welfare assessment (4 min)

Fiche élevage- Tout savoir sur l’élevage de vaches laitières !

Published in 0

Educational factsheet on French dairy cattle farms, farming systems, the main life stages of a dairy cow and the farming practices that accompany them. 

Welfare Quality®, un protocole de référence pour évaluer le bien-être animal

Published in 0

4 min video presenting the Welfare Quality® protocol, which is a reference system for the evaluation of animal welfare. Welfare Quality® protocols exist for pigs, cattle and poultry.

Visual & Tactile Contact in Individually Housed Calves

Published in 0

Dossier of problem-solving strategies relating to visual and tactile contact between individually housed calves. This file is updated periodically.