What is Animal Welfare?

Animal Welfare

The discussion surrounding animal welfare has been growing in popularity within the bovine industry, as well as consumers. At its core, animal welfare is the belief that animals should be treated with respect and dignity throughout their lifetime. The OIE (The World Organization for Animal Health) is the industry leader when it comes to animal…

Recognizing Pain in Your Herd

Pain Management

PAIN IS GOOD… AND BAD Pain cannot be completely eliminated, nor should it. It serves a very real purpose in both humans and in cattle. Acute pain is protective and triggers avoidance behaviours. It helps cattle avoid further injuring themselves, supports the recovery process and teaches them to avoid similar injury in the future. This…