P 13 Lifespan In years SUBJECT 2025 AMBITION RESULTS 2021 RESULTS 2022 RESULTS 2023 Antibiotics In daily doses Calf mortality 6,17 6,55 6,63 1,58 1,45 2,8 % 3,4 % 2,3 % > 6 < 3 < 10% 1,39 Healthy animals Our dairy farmers participate in national programs in the field of animal health and welfare. Additionally we make supplementary agreements in our Milk & More program, to achieve a sustainable dairy chain. Objectives and results of the Henri Willig Milk & More program at cow farmers from which we process conventional milk. Happy Lines Better safe than sorry: that’s why in Katwoude we work with a veterinarian who also advises on the best herbs and minerals to keep the organs in good health. A healthy cow has a shiny and smooth skin. In healthy animals one can often see the so-called “happy lines” running horizontally across the cow’s belly. We are very glad to see that an increasing number of our cows show these “happy lines”. A sign for us that the cow eats enough vitamins, minerals and other nutrients and is in great condition. If one of our cows gets sick, first alternative medicines will be applied to make the animal better. As a last resort antibiotics are given to prevent unnecessary animal suffering. We don’t keep the descendants of this particular cow. In general, the current breed of cows has been kept afloat by antibiotics, but we are returning to a natural basis.
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