8.6

Housing and cow comfort (animal welfare)

Level 2 - Lead 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. The five freedoms for animal

10. The five freedoms for animal Cont'd: Freedom from hunger and thirst

11. The five freedoms for animal Cont'd: Freedom from discomfort

12. Freedom from discomfort: Air "ventilation"

13. Freedom from discomfort: Light

14. Freedom from discomfort: Space

15. Freedom from discomfort: Rest

16. Testing resting area comfort "knee test"

17. Bedding material

18. The five freedoms for animals Cont'd: Freedom from pain, injury and disease

19. Animal health in pastures

20. Disease in relation to animal housing

21. Injury in relation to animal housing

22.The five freedoms for animals Cont'd: Freedom to express normal behavior

23. The five freedoms for animals Cont'd: Freedom from fear nd distress

24. Distress "Approaching a cow"

25. Distress "Approaching a cow" Cont'd...

26. Housing and animal mental state