Farm Animals

Cattle Environmental Enrichment

Research confirms that brushes, novel objects, and varied substrates improve positive welfare indicators in dairy and beef cattle.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in cattle environmental enrichment
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

Environmental enrichment improves cattle positive welfare states measurably.

What You Can Do

Install cattle brushes and provide enrichment objects
Monitor enrichment use to assess effectiveness
Advocate for enrichment requirements in cattle welfare standards
Support research into optimal cattle enrichment