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Dairy farming

Dr Marie Dittmann explains how dairy cows are kept today.

In this video, from the Centre of Dairy Research at the University of Reading, Dr Marie Dittmann explains how dairy cows are kept today.

Cow health and welfare has a big impact on the production of milk. Given the decline in the number of dairy farmers, do you think the welfare of cows and other livestock can be met at scale? Share your thoughts in the comment area below.

Note: This video also features in The Future of Farming: Exploring Climate Smart Agriculture, a free online course from the University of Reading.
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