Farm Animals

Cattle Winter Housing Progress

Research confirms that straw-based deep bedding systems outperform concrete on lying time, hock health, and social welfare indicators.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in cattle winter housing progress
Millions of animals benefit from better farm animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Straw deep bedding delivers superior welfare across multiple indicators.

What You Can Do

Support straw bedding adoption in cattle housing
Advocate for bedding welfare standards in cattle housing regulation
Learn about evidence for straw bedding welfare benefits
Raise awareness of cattle housing as fundamental welfare determinant