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On all our farms, the welfare of the cows is measured regularly using the Welfare Quality system. In Welfare Quality audits, animal welfare is assessed with measures that observe the animal itself in addition to its living environment. The system aims to enhance understanding of animal behavior and species-specific needs.
The results of the Welfare Quality audit are evaluated on a four-level scale: excellent, enhanced, acceptable or not classified. For those receiving an excellent or enhanced rating, the audit is repeated every 27 months, and for those receiving an acceptable rating, every 15 months.
Vapaa products come from farms that have earned an enhanced or excellent grade. The cows on Vapaa farms live in loose housing systems and have outdoor access in all seasons.
The carbon footprint of our dairy chain was calculated for all our farms for the first time in 2020 and the results were printed on our milk cartons. A new cradle-to-shelf carbon footprint assessment was carried out in 2024, and the results were also updated on our Vapaa range milk and yoghurt cartons.
On all Maitomaa farms, cow welfare is measured regularly in accordance with the international, research-based Welfare Quality system.
