Management Practices and Welfare Indicators for 49 Beef Cattle Farms

Isabella Lora's study provides data on animal welfare and management practices from 49 beef cattle farms in northeastern Italy. The dataset analyzes 38 items covering farm management, personnel, structures, equipment, and animal-based measures. It was published on March 26, 2026, offering a baseline for research into fattening systems.

Use Cases

• Analyze correlations between herd size tertiles and specific management items like personnel skills or feeding management.
• Assess the prevalence of structural shortcomings, such as limited space allowances or unsafe flooring systems, across farms.
• Evaluate the relationship between water availability and environmental conditions using recorded animal-based measures.
• Model the impact of written recordings and protocols on other welfare indicators within the dataset.
• Compare animal-based measure outcomes across the three farm groups segmented by average herd size.

Strengths

• Data from 49 distinct beef cattle farms provides a multi-farm perspective.
• Analysis of 38 specific items covering management, structures, and animal welfare.

Limitations

• Small sample size of 49 farms limits statistical power and generalizability.
• Geographic scope is restricted to farms in northeastern Italy, reducing broader applicability.
• Data is contained in a 747.5 KB DOCX file, indicating limited raw data volume.

Provenance

Source

Isabella Lora via figshare.

Collection Method

Data collected from on-farm inspections of beef cattle operations.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 26, 2026.

Geography

Northeastern Italy.