TransformDairyNet

Working together to upscale Cow-Calf-Contact dairy systems

TransformDairyNet aims to promote systems where calves stay with their mothers for months, rather than being separated shortly after birth, as is common in traditional dairy farming. Cow-calf contact (CCC) has the potential to improve animal welfare and health. The project involves 26 partners across Europe, including farmers, researchers, and industry experts. It will establish 11 national hubs to share knowledge about CCC practices, develop innovative solutions to CCC challenges and guides for farmers, and create a network for exchanging information on sustainable dairy farming. By 2027, TransformDairyNet aims to increase the adoption of CCC systems in European dairy farms, towards more ethical and sustainable dairy production.

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