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Animal welfare
Information on animal welfare in dairy and relevant links
The Australian dairy industry is making a substantial investment in animal welfare and is committed to ensuring its reputation for sound husbandry practices is maintained and promoted.
On farm animal husbandry practices are intrinsically linked with animal welfare. To deliver quality dairy products and safe food efficiently, dairy farmers must practise good animal husbandry and maintain their animals in peak condition. The very nature of dairy farming means sound dairy husbandry practices also deliver good animal welfare.
The Australian dairy industry has in place a National Dairy Industry Animal Welfare Strategy (NDIAWS). The NDIAWS supports the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy which was developed by the Federal Government with the vision that “the welfare of all animals in Australia is promoted and protected by the adoption of sound animal welfare standards and practices”.
For a summary of animal welfare in the dairy industry click here (PDF, 235 Kb)
Information for Farmers on Animal Welfare
All dairy farmers and farm advisers have received information about how their every day practices contribute to good animal welfare outcomes.
Download a copy of the Letter sent to Farmers (PDF, 145 Kb)
Download a copy of the supporting letter sent by the Federal Minister. (PDF, 21Kb)
Download a copy of the Dairy Welfare We Care Brochure (PDF, 1.97 Mb)
The kit also includes information sheets:
- Working on Welfare: outlines the five key priority areas the dairy industry has identified for further improvement (PDF, 108 Kb)
Duty of Care for Calves - Information Kit
Calves are an essential product of dairy farming and the reputation and viability of the dairy industry is dependent on their care and responsible management. It is important that the management systems in place for bobby calves ensure that calves presented for sale adhere to animal welfare and food safety guidelines as specified in the National Vendor Declaration for Bobby Calves. A kit has been sent to all dairy farmers in March 2008 that includes a range of information related to the husbandry and marketing of bobby calves. The information provided in the kit is as attached below
Cover letter from Allan Burgess
Letter ADF President Allan Burgess introducing the information kit.
Electronic Bobby Calf NVDs
Details about new arrangements for obtaining National Vendor Declaration Forms for bobby calves.
Bobby Calf Management Fit For Sale
Animal husbandry and food safety requirements for bobby calves destined for slaughter.
Bobby Calf Supply Chain Integrity
A proposed research project to evaluate use of technology to enhance the integrity and traceability of the bobby calf supply chain.
DPI Victoria AG NOTE: Nutritional Scours in Milk-Fed Calves
The prevention and treatment of scours in milk fed calves.
MLA Tips and Tools: Dairy Beef Calves - What makes a good one?
Minimise operating costs and maximise productivity by establishing a reliable source of dairy beef calves. Meet specifications of your target market by choosing the right calves. Avoid potential problems and disease risks for your calf rearing facility by knowing which calves to reject.
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