Cattle Behaviour Farming Note

Observing cattle behaviour is an important aspect of monitoring animal comfort on farm, and can provide key information about cow environment. Ensuring that cow environment is optimal can increase margins for the dairy unit, whilst minor changes can greatly improve cow wellbeing resulting in a more profitable animal.

This Farming Note covers:

• The cow environment
• Interactions between cattle and staff
• Considerations when handling cattle

Issued May 2012.

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