Eleven years of organic dairy production in Denmark: herd health and production related to time of conversion and compared to conventional production

Bennedsgaard, Torben Werner; Thamsborg, Stig Milan; Vaarst, Mette; Enevoldsen, Carsten

doi:10.1016/s0301-6226(02)00312-3

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“…The 2 groups of herds from the dairy of the project herds have a lower milk production compared with the other organic herds. Bennedsgaard et al (2003) also found a lower milk production in the old organic herds which also had a lower incidence rate of mastitis treatments. Based on these studies, any direct impact of the lower milk production on mastitis cannot be assessed, nor can it be assessed whether the milk production level is related to the farmers' choice of a particular treatment strategy.…”

Section: Patterns Of Reducing Antibiotic Usementioning

confidence: 72%

“…The incidence rate of treatments of reproductive disorders was already low compared with the conventional herds. Bennedsgaard et al (2003) showed a decrease in both the treatment of retained placenta and ketosis over 1 to 2 years after conversion to organic production. The difference between organic and conventional herds may be a combination of differences in feeding and production level and differences in treatment threshold.…”

Section: Other Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Reducing use of antimicrobials — Experiences from an intervention study in organic dairy herds in Denmark

2010

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With the aim of phasing out the use of antimicrobials 23 Danish organic dairy producers from the same organic dairy company participated in Stable School farmer groups from February 2004 to March 2005 in order to go through a common learning and development process towards their common goal. Data on production and herd health were evaluated from two years before to three years after the start of the Stable Schools. For comparison, data was collected from the remaining 35 herds delivering to the same dairy company, 118 organic dairy herds delivering to other dairies and 115 conventional herds. On average, the project herds were smaller with lower production and had half the incidence rate of mastitis treatment than the organic herds from other dairies before the start of the project. The incidence rate of mastitis treatments was reduced considerably from 20 treatments per 100 cow years to 10 treatments per 100 cow years after the project period. Somatic cell count (SCC) and scores for acute and chronic intramammary infections did not change significantly during the study period, and milk production increased at the same rate as in the other herd groups. The incidence rate of mastitis treatments or the reduction of the incidence rate could be related to the herd SCC or the prevalence of blind quarters. The incidence rates of locomotive disorders and reproductive disorders were lower in the project herds compared with herds from other dairies before the project start, and the differences increased during the project period though the reduction of the incidence rates in the project herds was not statistically significant. It is concluded that the farmers participating in the Stable Schools managed to reduce the use of antimicrobials in their herds also after the project period without apparent negative effects on production and udder and herd health.

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Section: Patterns Of Reducing Antibiotic Usementioning

confidence: 72%

Section: Other Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reducing use of antimicrobials — Experiences from an intervention study in organic dairy herds in Denmark

2010

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“…However, given the explicit goals for organic herds of high standards of animal health and welfare, based on disease prevention and health promotion, there may be a need for a different emphasis in the planning processes of organic herds. Bennedsgaard et al, [32] showed a difference in the results regarding milk quality between 'old' and 'new' organic farms, strongly indicating that long established organic farmers had had time for a more profound and reflected approach, and consequently possibilities for improvements on a long-term basis based on the goals and values of a specific farm. From the onset, organic principles and legislation provide an initial framework for guidance.…”

Section: Animal Health and Welfare Planning In An Organic Contextmentioning

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Animal Health and Welfare Planning in Organic Dairy Cattle Farms

Vaarst¹

2011

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Continuous development is needed within the farm to reach the goal of good animal health and welfare in organic livestock farming. The very different conditions between countries call for models that are relevant for different farming types and can be integrated into local practice and be relevant for each type of farming context. This article reviews frameworks, principles and practices for animal health and welfare planning which are relevant for organic livestock farming. This review is based on preliminary analyses carried out within a European project (acronym ANIPLAN) with participants from seven countries. The process begins with gathering knowledge about the current status within a given herd as background for making decisions and planning future improvements as well as evaluating already implemented improvements. Respectful communication between the owner of the herd and other farmers as well as animal health and welfare professionals (veterinarians and advisors) is paramount. This paper provides an overview of some current animal health and welfare planning initiatives and explains the principles of animal health and welfare planning which are being implemented in ANIPLAN partner countries, in collaboration with groups of organic farmers and organisations.

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“…mastitis) among organically and conventionally raised dairy cows, most comparative studies to date indicate that there seems to be no fundamental difference between the two production methods (Sundrum, 2001;Bennedsgaard et al, 2003;Rosati and Aumaitre, 2004). It should be pointed out, however, that disease in animals is inevitable on farms, no matter how good the husbandry (Johnston, 2000;Vaarst et al, 2003).…”

Section: Animal Feed Contaminants Disease Patterns and Veterinary Dmentioning

confidence: 99%

Organic Food: Buying More Safety or Just Peace of Mind? A Critical Review of the Literature

Magkos

Arvaniti

Zampelas

2006

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

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Eleven years of organic dairy production in Denmark: herd health and production related to time of conversion and compared to conventional production

Cited by 55 publications

References 8 publications

Reducing use of antimicrobials — Experiences from an intervention study in organic dairy herds in Denmark

Reducing use of antimicrobials — Experiences from an intervention study in organic dairy herds in Denmark

Animal Health and Welfare Planning in Organic Dairy Cattle Farms

Organic Food: Buying More Safety or Just Peace of Mind? A Critical Review of the Literature

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