A study presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA), one of the leading international scientific conferences dedicated to dairy production, analyzed data from 326 Brazilian farms and found an association between higher somatic cell counts (SCC) and lower animal welfare scores.

Regenerative livestock represents a deep shift in mindset within agriculture. Rather than simply reducing environmental impact, it seeks to restore ecosystems, relationships and territories by integrating animal welfare, biodiversity, soil health and human well-being. In a world shaped by climate pressure and changing consumer expectations, regeneration is no longer a trend — it is a strategic pathway for farms, countries and the planet.