Adapting Cow-with-Calf Systems to Small Family Farms
Small family dairy farms are increasingly exploring cow-with-calf systems—where calves remain with their mothers for an extended period after birth. ...
Training the Next Generation of Ethical Dairy Farmers
The future of dairy farming lies in a more ethical, sustainable, and welfare-focused approach. As consumer demand shifts toward higher ...
Healthier Herds, Happier Farmers: Long-Term Benefits of Cow-with-Calf Systems
Cow-with-calf systems, where dairy calves remain with their mothers for a longer period after birth, are gaining attention for their ...
Policy and Subsidies: What’s Next for Welfare-Focused Dairy Farming in the UK?
As consumer demand grows for higher welfare standards in dairy farming, the UK is at a critical point in shaping ...
Grassland Management for Cow-with-Calf Systems in Scotland’s Climate
Cow-with-calf systems, where calves remain with their mothers for extended periods, are gaining attention in Scotland for both animal welfare ...
Reducing Weaning Stress in Cow-with-Calf Systems: Methods and Research
Weaning is one of the most challenging periods in cattle production, particularly in cow-with-calf systems where calves stay with their ...
Environmental Impact: Carbon Measurement Challenges in Cow-with-Calf Farming
Cow-with-calf farming systems, where calves remain with their mothers for extended periods before weaning, have gained attention for their potential ...
Economic Viability of Cow-with-Calf Systems at Scale
Exploring cow-with-calf (CwC) systems—where calves remain with their dams rather than being separated—requires examining how such models can compete with ...
Enterprise Academy for the Rural and Natural Economy, SRUC’s Hub of Sustainable Innovation
The Enterprise Academy at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) represents a pioneering initiative in sustainable education and entrepreneurship. Established to transform ...
Challenge Centres at SRUC, Driving Real-World Change Through Research Innovation
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has established Challenge Centres as a key component of its research ecosystem. These Centres tackle urgent ...
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Research, Driving Innovation in Agriculture and Sustainability
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has established a reputation for impactful, interdisciplinary research focused on global issues such as climate change, ...
Keeping Cow with Calf, A New Direction in Scottish Dairying
Cow-with-calf dairying is a transformative concept that challenges conventional dairy farming by allowing calves to remain with their mothers after ...