Recording 4dBarn Dairy Welfare Seminar 2024
Relive the Event of the Year!
The International 4dBarn Dairy Welfare Seminar was held in Hyvinkää, Finland, on 3-5 December 2024, bringing together dairy farmers, veterinarians and experts from 21 countries to discuss the future of dairy production.
Best-in-class keynote speakers focused on the future of sustainable milk production, dairy welfare, facility and housing of transition cows and calves, labour efficiency in an AMS barn.
Seminar is in English.
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You’ll learn gain actionable strategies to optimize your dairy farm for the future
From improving cow welfare to enhancing labor efficiency, this recording provides a comprehensive roadmap for success in today’s dairy farms and industry.
Expert insights
Learn directly from top global experts such as Dr. Nigel Cook, Christophe Lafougère, and Dr. Kelly Barratt, who share actionable advice on dairy market trends, animal welfare, and sustainability.
Practical strategies
Explore best practices in VIC cow management, calf rearing, robotic barn operations, and barn design to enhance productivity and welfare.
Comprehensive topics
Discover cutting-edge approaches to sustainability, farm profitability, and employee satisfaction, backed by research and real-world case studies.
About seminar
Access full recordings of keynote sessions, panel discussion, featuring actionable insights from global industry leaders.
These sessions offer a practical guide to improving animal welfare, optimizing barn workflows, and navigating market challenges.
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DAY 1
5 hoursLicense to milk! External justification to produce milk
* Is our current approach to dairy cattle welfare consistent with industry sustainability goals? Dr. Nigel Cook
* What does the future of global milk production look like and what will consumer and buyer demand be? Christophe Lafougère, Gira
* How does Saputo promote dairy cattle welfare and sustainability on a global scale with different kinds of dairy production systems? Dr. Kelly Barratt
* Sustainability in Valio – What are Finnish dairy farms doing to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035? Ulf Jahnsson
* The history and future of cow housing, David Kammel & Jouni Pitkäranta
* Panel discussion on global dairy welfare
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DAY 2
4,5 hoursOptimizing dairy barn operations and enhancing welfare. Achieving internal efficiency for #DairyHappiness
* How optimizing rest and preventing lameness improves labor efficiency in a robot barn, Dr. Nigel Cook
* Best practices of footbathing and handling cows in a robot barn, Antti Puuri, 4dBarn
* Explore management protocols and facility design for Very Important Cows (VIC) to maximize milk yield and animal well-being, Antti Puuri & Jouni Pitkäranta, 4dBarn
* Best VIC practices from 4dBarn-designed barns, Sonja Kantonen, 4dBarn
* Focus on Very Important calves (VIc): Understanding their important role in the herd and new ways to house them in pairs, groups, or with cow-calf-contact, Dr. Kelly Barratt
*Best practices for rearing and housing calves to optimize facilities for calf and human well-being, Marjo Posio, 4dBarn
* Enhancing people welfare and effective labor management in a robot barn, Marjo Posio & Antti Puuri, 4dBarn
Speakers and keynotes
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Best-in-class keynote speakers together with 4dBarn team performed excellent presentations. Speaker´s introductions are here.
Testimonials
“The international perspective and tangible tips shared by experts were invaluable. This seminar changed the way we approach dairy welfare on our farm.”
“Very interesting topics with good speakers. The live feed was excellent quality for virtual viewers with multiple camera angles.”
“Dr. Nigel Cook and Christophe Lafougère’s presentations were invaluable for understanding market trends and sustainability.”
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