Many dairy cattle worldwide are housed in tiestalls, meaning that they are tethered by the
neck to individual stalls. On some farms, tied cattle are permitted seasonal access to …

Critics of agricultural intensification have argued that the transition from smaller to larger
farms has compromised animal welfare. To critically examine evidence relevant to this claim …

This is a literature review of the effects of humans relationships with farm animals on animal
productivity and welfare, including the following topics: definition of the concept and …

Background Tie-stall housing of dairy cows is used extensively worldwide, despite of the
welfare concerns regarding the restriction of voluntary movement and limitation of …

The present review has two objectives, the first is to investigate the differences in
temperament between Bos indicus and Bos taurus breeds and determining the effects on …

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the housing systems (loose vs tie-stall) on
the welfare of dairy cows and to test the hypothesis that dairy cows in loose housing systems …

The challenges facing the health sector and the agri-food industry have become
increasingly complex over the years. Animal welfare, drug consumption, the use of the …

The objective of this study was to examine the association of herd size with animal welfare in
dairy cattle herds. Therefore, 80 conventional dairy cattle farms were classified by the …

Pasture is generally perceived as positive for dairy cow welfare, but it nevertheless exposes
cows to heat, parasites, and other challenges. This review is intended for people ready to …

Animal welfare in livestock production is of great interest to consumers. The organic farming
approach strives to ensure animal welfare based on preventive measures, but there are very …