The wellbeing and the productivity of dairy cows go hand in hand.
According to the Bulletin of the International Dairy Federation: "Studies in pasture-based dairy systems show a correlation between stockperson attitudes and behaviour, and cow behaviour and productivity, with fear of humans accounting for 19% of the variation in milk yield between farms. The same is found in cubicle systems where milk yield is related to resources giving better animal wellbeing, like soft bedding, access to water and space.”
