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Cow husbandry and wellbeing

How can cow husbandry and herd management help to reduce emissions and mitigate the impact of climate change? Watch Dr Marie Dittmann explain more.

Dairy farming in developed countries has changed significantly since cows were first domesticated. In this video, we’ll visit the Centre of Dairy Research of the University of Reading where Dr Marie Dittmann will explain how dairy cows are kept today.

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