8.6

Housing and cow comfort (animal welfare)

Level 1 - Basic Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about....

2. Introduction

3. Farmers and animal welfare

4. Signs of discomfort

5. Signs of discomfort Cont'd...

6. Animal housing in relation to cow (dis)comfort

7. Purpose of farm buildings

8. Needs of a cow

9. Needs of a cow: Air "ventilation"

10. Needs of a cow: Light

11. Needs of a cow: Water

12. Needs of a cow: Feed

13. Needs of a cow: Space

14. Needs of a cow: Rest

15. Needs of a cow: Bedding material

16. Testing resting area comfort "knee test"

17. Needs of a cow: Health

18. Cleanliness in resting area

19. Animal health in pastures

20. Injury in relation to animal housing

21. Fear "Handling a cow"

22. Housing and animal mental state