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Dairy Cattle Welfare Council's Vision

The purpose of the DCWC is to promote dairy cattle welfare by bringing together dairy farmers, veterinarians, consultants, universities, and the dairy community to develop best recommended practices with focus on animal well-being, management, husbandry, animal-people interaction, health, and productivity.

Dairy Cattle Welfare Council's Mission

Our mission is to advance the care and treatment of dairy cattle by bringing the dairy industry together to inform, educate, and support continuous improvement of animal well-being on dairy farms.

The DCWC was formally established in 2016 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for educational and scientific purposes.

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Webinars


November 21, 2024, 1 p.m. CT
Monitoring Air Quality: Relationship of air components with Management, Handling, and Animal Welfare

Dr. Diego Manriquez, Dairy Systems Specialist, Colorado State University

Dr. Manriquez's will delve into the critical link between air quality and livestock well-being. He will explore how various air components, influenced by management and handling practices, affect animal health, behavior, and productivity. The webinar aims to provide insights into effective air quality monitoring practices that can enhance welfare standards in animal agriculture.

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March 6, 2025, 1 p.m. CT
Effects of overcrowding on welfare
 

Dr. Gerard Cramer, Professor of Dairy Production Medicine, University of Minnesota

In this presentation, Dr. Cramer will explore the ways overcrowding influences cow behavior, such as resting times, feeding patterns, and social interactions; the health implications of overcrowded environments, including lameness, immune function, and susceptibility to infections; and, practical strategies and recommendations to mitigate overcrowding’s adverse effects, enhancing welfare and productivity

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