Vosough Ahmadi, Bouda; Morgan, Colin A.; Stott, Alistair W. - Land Economy and Environment Group, Scotland's Rural College - 2009
Since decoupling of the CAP, many Scottish suckler cow farms are facing financial difficulties. In response, many farmers are out-wintering extensively managed suckler cows to minimise production costs. These systems are of animal welfare concern. A range of trade-offs between animal welfare...