U.S. Dairy Farmer Welfare Perceptions and Attitudes: Survey Summary

Christopher Wolf (), Glynn Tonsor, Melissa McKendree, Daniel Thomson and Janice Swanson

No 211466, Staff Paper Series from Michigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

Abstract: The U.S. dairy industry is facing pressure to adjust production practices in response to societal concerns. A particular area of concern surrounds how production practices impact the welfare of farm animals. This research utilizes a survey of U.S. dairy farms conducted in 2014 to examine application of animal welfare related production practices.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Farm Management; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 21
Date: 2015-07
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.211466

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