Principles & Guidelines

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The ethical obligations associated with dairy production include a strong emphasis on animal well-being. As science and practical experience expand our understanding of dairy animal well-being, producers continue to improve animal care and management practices. The National Dairy Animal Well-Being Initiative has developed broad principles and guidelines that dairy animal well-being programs should include to meet our ethical obligations. These principles and guidelines are summarized here and expanded in the remainder of this document.