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.

Sustainability in dairy production is no longer just an environmental agenda. It is now directly linked to economic stability, food security, and supply chain resilience. In this context, ESG evolves from a reporting metric into a strategic framework, requiring reliable data, decision-making capacity, and a stronger role for farmers.