Balancing Welfare-Productivity Trade-Offs: Logical Frameworks and Strategic Approaches for Sustainable Dairy Development

Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 02 | Page : 16 24
    By

    Md. Emran Hossain,

  • Shilpi Islam,

  1. Professor, Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi, Chattogram-4225, , Bangladesh
  2. Professor, Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Salna, Gazipur, , Bangladesh

Abstract

Balancing animal welfare and productivity remains a critical challenge in modern dairy farming. This study explores diverse frameworks for evaluating the welfare-productivity trade-offs essential for achieving sustainable dairy systems. Key approaches are categorized into six thematic areas: animal-centric frameworks, management-oriented models, environmental assessments, economic and policy perspectives, technological innovations, and holistic methodologies. Each framework offers unique metrics and evaluation tools, including behavioral assessments, physiological indicators, precision livestock farming, cost-benefit analyses, and lifecycle approaches. The integration of these frameworks provides a multi-dimensional understanding of how management practices, environmental factors, and technological advancements influence both welfare and productivity. By bridging knowledge gaps and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this study highlights the need for adaptive, region-specific solutions that prioritize animal well-being without compromising economic and environmental sustainability. The findings aim to guide policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in designing dairy systems that harmonize welfare, productivity, and sustainability goals for sustainable dairy development.

Keywords: Animal welfare, dairy farming, economic viability, genetic selection, health, housing systems, precision farming, productivity trade-offs, sustainability metrics

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Md. Emran Hossain, Shilpi Islam. Balancing Welfare-Productivity Trade-Offs: Logical Frameworks and Strategic Approaches for Sustainable Dairy Development. Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology. 2025; 14(02):16-24.
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Md. Emran Hossain, Shilpi Islam. Balancing Welfare-Productivity Trade-Offs: Logical Frameworks and Strategic Approaches for Sustainable Dairy Development. Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology. 2025; 14(02):16-24. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjovst/article=2025/view=202201


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Volume 14
Issue 02
Received 05/02/2025
Accepted 24/02/2025
Published 27/02/2025
Publication Time 22 Days
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