Hanna Eriksson

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Hanna Eriksson is a rising researcher in the field of dairy science and animal welfare, with a focused expertise in cow-calf contact (CCC) systems. Her work addresses a critical tension in modern dairy farming: balancing animal welfare benefits with the practical demands of milk production and data collection. In her highly cited 2023 paper, Eriksson proposed novel methods for estimating the loss of saleable milk in CCC systems equipped with automatic milking, a key challenge for assessing individual cow efficiency and farm profitability. This contribution is vital for farmers considering transitioning to more welfare-oriented systems. Further exploring animal agency, her work on dairy cows’ motivation—asking whether a cow would choose her calf or grass—delves into the animals’ preferences, providing empirical evidence to inform ethical management practices. With citations already accumulating on these recent publications, Eriksson is establishing herself as a key voice in the scientific conversation around sustainable and humane dairy production, bridging the gap between animal behavior research and on-farm economic realities.