The Manager — June 2006
Animal Welfare
Ensure minimal pain and distress at trail's end — As the old saying goes, "If you are going to have livestock, then you will also have dead stock."
Bill Stone
Tail docking - should you? — Research and veterinarian associations say the practice doesn't benefit cows
Bill Stone
What percent of your herd is lame? — Chances are it's more than you think. If so, what can you do to minimize the problem?
Chuck Guard, Bill Stone
Your animals deserve the best — How does your dairy fare on animal care practices, many of which are lightning rods for consumers and retailers?
Eleanor Jacobs
Keeping cows healthy on organic dairies — Does organic dairy production require producers to forsake the use of modern medicine to maintain herd health?
Linda L. Tikofsky
Lessons from scientist who thinks like animals — A New York dairy adopts book to teach employees about animal behavior and improves handling practices
Meghan Hauser
How to dehorn calves to minimize pain — There are things you can use that cause calves less discomfort when dehorned
Todd Duffield
What you need to know about animal welfare audits — Dr. Jim Reynolds of the University of California - Davis answers questions on the importance of animal welfare audits to dairies