Animal welfare through calm handling practices
Promoting calm, routine-based animal handling on a 800-hectare organic farm in Södermanland
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Detail description
Stenhammar Estate Management, managed by HM King Carl XVI Gustaf, spans 800 hectares in Södermanland with certified organic farming across livestock, crop production, and forestry. The farm maintains 280 cows of Angus, Simmental, and crossbreeds, using consistent routines and calm handling to reduce stress. Regular movement between pastures and stall rotations promote animal welfare and adaptability. Designated pathways and herding practices ensure clear navigation. Natural pastures cover 250 hectares. The farm’s approach is informed by animal behavior and staff observation. Supported by the European Union.
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Contribution detail info
- Project
Grazing4AgroEcology
European Network to promote grazing and to support grazing-based farms on their economic and ecologic performances as well as on animal welfare
- Location
- Sweden
- Authors
- Linda af Geijersstam, Svenska Vallföreningen
- Purpose
- Implement best practices, Learn and develop skills, Support decision-making and strategic planning
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Jun 30, 2025
- Origin language
- Swedish
- Official project website
- Grazing4AgroEcology
- License
- CC BY
- Keywords