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Dairy Industry Practices: Removing Calves from Mothers
The ethical concerns surrounding dairy farming are numerous, but perhaps none is more significant than the reproductive manipulation of dairy cows which inevitably leads to forced separation of mothers and their babies.
The Broader Issues of The South Fork Dairy Explosion
The dairy industry has long been criticized for the inhumane treatment of animals, and barn fires are just one of the many risks and challenges faced by cows and other animals in the industry.
What Is Milk? FDA Label Draft Sparks Dairy Industry Controversy
The battle over food labelling has reached a new level in the US with the release of a new “Food and Drug Administration” (FDA) label draft that has sparked controversy within the dairy industry.
Top Documentaries Exposing the Dairy Industry
Documentaries might be the best way to inspire yourself, friends, or family to go dairy-free.
Poem: "I Did This For You"
I ordered the veil, I’ve got no time for games son I just want my meal. An’ a meal it will be sir, an’ fresher than fresh, see that calf in the corner just go slit his neck.
Dairy-free - Tips and Resources
Many believe dairy is cruelty-free, but the dairy industry is no less cruel than the meat industry.
Story: Darwin - When Love Isn't Enough
When a 15-year old girl noticed she couldn’t provide a good home to her beloved calf Darwin, she had to make a choice and decide where to send her. She followed her heart and chose an award-winning sanctuary in in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Dairy and Animal Abuse
Many believe dairy is cruelty-free, but the dairy industry is no less cruel than the meat industry.
Dairy and Health
The dairy industry routinely promotes the nutritional value of cows’ milk. By way of example: cows’ milk provides calcium which can help build strong bones.
Dairy and the Environment
Dairy and the environment - a topic seldom talked about. But this overview shows that large dairy farms do a number on their immediate environment and the ecosystem.