The Dairy Podcast Show - #25 - On the top of consumers' minds: cow welfare and how to achieve it

Cow welfare has now become a concern for both producers and consumers. In this context, if we are aware of consumer priorities and industry plans regarding the issue, we can better address the main challenges on our dairy farms. In this episode with Dr. Jennifer Walker, we talk about animal welfare audit protocols, consumer interests, and the main issues in dairy systems related to the subject. Additionally, she shares some perspectives on milk quality.

What you'll learn:

1. Concerns about audits on dairy farms

2. The priorities of dairy consumers

3. The main challenges in welfare at dairies

4. Animal welfare and housing systems

5. Milk quality perspectives

Meet the guest

Dr. Jennifer Walker‬

Experience

      ○ Current: Director of Quality & Care at Danone North America.

      ○ Past: Director, Dairy Stewardship at Dean Foods; Graduate Research Assistant- Veterinary of Preventive Medicine at Ohio State University.

Background

      ○ Ph.D., Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Ohio State University)

      ○ M.Sc.; International Animal Welfare, Ethics & Law (University of Edinburgh)

      ○ D.V.M., Food Animal Medicine (University of California, Davis)

      ○ B.Sc., Animal Sciences (University of California, Davis)

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