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Dairytalk 616: Lameness, Body Condition, and Cleanliness: The Indicators That Drive Better Herd Management - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on a technical article covering the KTBL guide to animal welfare indicators for cattle production. At the center of the discussion is how animal-based indicators provide an objective framework for assessing welfare while supporting better herd management decisions. The article explains why measures such as lameness, body condition, and cleanliness can identify management weaknesses early and help evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions. It also highlights the growing importance of standardized on-farm welfare assessments for meeting regulatory…
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