Tag: dairy_cattle
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New Dairy Welfare Code Builds on New Zealand's Strong Reputation
Federated Farmers welcomes a revised dairy cattle welfare code with new calf feeding, transport and tethering standards, saying it lifts the bar on animal welfare.
BusinessAgricultureSocial IssuesEconomyEmployment and Labor Federated FarmersKarl DeanCode of Welfare: Dairy Cattledairy cattleanimal welfareNational Animal Welfare Advisory Committeefarmingelection
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New Dairy Cattle Welfare Code Raises Standards for Calves and Milking Cows
New Zealand's revised Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare requires twice-daily calf feeding and a higher minimum body condition score, with new tethering and backing gate rules proposed.
Politics and GovernmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal Dairy CattleAnimal WelfareNicola GriggMinistry for Primary IndustriesCode of WelfareNew Zealand Government