Qual foi o desafio/problema abordado?

In dairy farming, the calves are separated from their mother immediately after birth. Socially there are more and more questions about this and there are also benefits for keeping the calf with the cow for the health and welfare of the calf and cow. Contudo, this requires adjustments to husbandry and stable systems that require investment and increase costs for the farmer. In this project, a certification system is being developed, together with the Dutch Animal Protection Service, with which soon distinctive ‘calf in the cowdairy and meat products can be marketed. The Dutch Animal Protection Service operates a certification scheme and quality brand for increased animal welfare with different levels (Better Life which is very well known in the Netherlands and which is introduced in all supermarkets. A special Module Calf to Cow will be added to this quality brand.

Quais são os fatores de sucesso na resolução do problema?

Experience with the husbandry system; access to new networks: animal welfare and market.

Quais foram os principais desafios durante o processo de inovação?

Husbandry system; develop joint methodology; certification; marketing

Qual o papel do consultor ou serviço de consultoria no caso prático?

Consciência e troca de conhecimento, Consultivo, Consultoria e backstopping destinados a resolver problemas complexos, a ser fornecido durante o processo de inovação e com base nas demandas dos atores e na co-construção de soluções, Facilitação e corretora de rede, Para ajudar a organizar ou fortalecer as redes, melhorar as relações entre os principais atores e alinhar os serviços para poder se complementar, Enhancing/supporting access to resources by facilitating access to inputs, facilities and funding, Facilitar o acesso a novas redes e intervenientes, Ampliar a inovação para aumentar a aceitação por um grupo mais amplo

Para compartilhar a experiência do caso prático, entre em contato

Marjon Krol

+31653363937; marjonkrol@stuurgroeplib.net