The effects of farming systems (organic vs. conventional) on dairy cow welfare, based on the Welfare Quality® protocol
Published in 2021
Scientific article comparing the welfare levels of German conventional and organic dairy farms, using the Welfare Quality protocol. It shows that organic farms score better on the 4 main Welfare Quality principles, although there is wide variation between farms operating under the same farming system. Nevertheless, there is room for improvement on organic farms in the area of health.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Bovines
Keywords:Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Societal issues, Welfare indicators, Breeding and rearing systems