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2026 Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of dairy cattle care—be part of the conversation on topics like welfare standards, cow–calf contact, pair raising, and social rearing. We look forward to welcoming you in Minneapolis!

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By joining us, you’ll be at the forefront of meaningful conversations alongside scientists, practitioners, industry professionals, technicians, and educators who are all dedicated to advancing dairy cattle health and welfare.

The annual symposium spans two days, with an additional third day devoted to practitioner engagement presented in Spanish. Through dynamic oral presentations, poster sessions, and panel discussions, the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council (DCWC) creates a collaborative space for the dairy community to share cutting-edge research, practical on-farm insights, and innovative approaches to animal welfare.

About Us

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

Our 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.

Our 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.


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