Dairy Council Insight: Being Honest Matters
Source: dairynews.today
A discussion on the importance of honesty in the depiction of dairy farming practices in the UK, countering negative campaigns by activist groups.
In a climate where media campaigns by Animal Aid and Viva! focus on negative aspects of dairy farming, it's crucial, according to Ian Stevenson, Chief Executive of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland, to paint a more balanced picture.
These campaigns have criticized practices like separating calves from their mothers, yet they overlook the care and effort farmers put into ensuring the welfare of their livestock. Dairy farmers are committed to high standards and work long hours to care for their animals.
New technologies have improved breeding practices, and the nutritional value of dairy is heavily endorsed by bodies like the FAO. Honest portrayal of these elements is necessary to counterbalance the current narratives pushed by anti-dairy activists.
These campaigns have criticized practices like separating calves from their mothers, yet they overlook the care and effort farmers put into ensuring the welfare of their livestock. Dairy farmers are committed to high standards and work long hours to care for their animals.
New technologies have improved breeding practices, and the nutritional value of dairy is heavily endorsed by bodies like the FAO. Honest portrayal of these elements is necessary to counterbalance the current narratives pushed by anti-dairy activists.
