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Dairy farming LLC «Vertokyivka» demonstrates the implementation of modern technologies for keeping, feeding and caring for cattle in accordance with international welfare standards. Untethered box housing is used here, which provides cows with freedom of movement and the opportunity to implement natural behavior, in accordance with the principle of «no discomfort». Regular removal of manure every two hours maintains the cleanliness of the premises and a comfortable microclimate, reducing the risk of diseases. Balanced feeding twice a day with high-quality feed of its own production and constant access to clean water play an important role, which helps maintain high productivity and physiological condition of animals. Modern software «Uniform-Agri» and ultrasound diagnostics of pregnancy allow you to effectively monitor the health of animals and prevent diseases. Studies have shown that compliance with welfare principles (proper housing, hygiene, balanced feeding and attentive attitude to the physiological needs of cows) ensures high milk productivity and excellent milk quality. Milk yields on the farm ranged from 8845 kg (I lactation) to 11426 kg of milk (III lactation and above), fat content – 3,91–3,94%, protein – 3,48–3,55%. The coefficients of variation remained within the normative values, the greatest variability was observed in quantitative indicators of productivity: milk yield (15,5–18,6%), milk fat content (12,6–16,9%), milk fat and protein production (11,9–16,8%) and the total amount of milk fat and protein (12,2–16,7%). The farm’s milk corresponds to the “extra” grade, meeting the requirements of national and European standards for organoleptic, physicochemical and sanitary indicators. Thus, the dairy farming of «Vertokiivka» LLC is a practical example of the implementation of the Animal Welfare concept, which confirms: ensuring animal welfare is not only an ethical obligation, but also the basis of high productivity, economic efficiency, and safety of dairy products.