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Daniela Roland

Daniela Roland

Dairy Extension Educator / Penn State University
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Fit to go? Considerations for dairy cattle fitness to transport

Following fitness-to-transport guidelines, making careful culling decisions and having good recordkeeping are essential to building consumer trust and enhancing the quality of the beef entering the food chain.
August 22, 2025
Daniela Roland and Hannah Zundel-Walters

Transporting dairy animals requires a careful and considerate approach to guarantee their welfare while adhering to industry standards. Here are some factors to consider before shipping a cull cow.


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Meeting dairy welfare standards: Good for your animals and good for the dairy aisle

Thorough written protocols and implementing best animal care practices are important to improving farm management. Not only can this elevate animal care, it can also ensure farm staff know how to handle important situations.
January 25, 2023
Daniela Roland

Dairy farming can be unpredictable, and even with the best management, accidents can happen. For example, a cow may slip exiting the parlor and go down. This could happen even on the best employee’s watch and while following all correct protocols.


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