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Talking Points
Dairy
Producer Talking Points
Developed by the National Dairy Checkoff
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As
a dairy farmer, caring for my animals is my No. 1 priority
so that I can provide the public with safe and wholesome dairy
products. I work hard every day ensuring the comfort and safety
of my animals and providing them a nutritious diet.
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Farmers
in my community oppose/are outraged by the inhumane treatment
of animals, whether on or off the farm. Farmers support government
investigations into any allegations of animal abuse, including
those that occur at meat processing facilities.
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Dairy
farmers support government regulations that prohibit non-ambulatory,
or “downer,” cattle from entering the food supply.
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Dairy
farmers remain committed to animal care.
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A
cow’s health is of utmost importance to dairy farmers.
Proper animal care leads to the production of high-quality
milk.
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On
my farm, dairy cows receive regular medical care, including
periodic checkups, vaccinations and prompt treatment of
illness.
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As
a farmer, I depend on healthy cows for my family’s
livelihood. The public can be assured that farmers care
for their herd by providing a nutritious diet, good medical
care and healthy living conditions.
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For
example, on my farm we … (share personal stories
about how you care for your dairy cows, including dairy
cow nutrition, animal health, herdsmen training, housing
and facilities, and handling/movement examples).
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Dairy
farmers are leading an Initiative to establish industry-accepted
animal well-being guidelines through the National Dairy Animal
Well-Being Initiative that will help maintain consumer confidence
in U.S.-produced dairy products. For more information, visit
www.dairywellbeing.org.
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