Animal welfare improves performance and increases profit on farms

The adoption of animal welfare practices is directly linked to increased productivity and profit on farms. In an interview with Giro do Boi, veterinarian Leonardo Júnior, regional coordinator of Vetoquinol Saúde Animal, explains that animals free from stress and discomfort are healthier and more efficient in feed conversion, which translates to better performance in livestock. The example of the Fazenda Olhos D’Água, in Mato Grosso do Sul, illustrates the leap in profitability that occurs with rational management, such as side-by-side weaning, where cows and calves are separated without stress for mother and child. The investment in animal welfare is low, but the attitude and training of the team make all the difference in the final result. Check it out: Animal welfare on the farm starts with the elimination of ectoparasites. The horn fly, for example, causes painful bites and constant stress, which interferes with the total yield of the animal. Vetoquinol, through its training ...