Advances in Cattle Welfare

Overview:
A scientific volume that reviews recent research on the welfare of dairy and beef cattle. It covers welfare assessment protocols, pain recognition and mitigation, housing design and handling. Specific issues such as lameness, painful husbandry procedures and calf management are examined. It informs evidence-based improvements in cattle welfare policy and on-farm practice.

Key Topics Covered:

• On-farm welfare assessment protocols
• Pain recognition and analgesia for dehorning and castration
• Housing, lying behavior and lameness
• Low-stress handling and transport
• Calf rearing and cow–calf contact
• Affective states and positive welfare

Target Audience:
Animal Welfare Scientists, Cattle Veterinarians, Livestock Advisors, Researchers