As a Swedish dairyfarmer: sure, there are bad apples everywhere. But the majority of us loves our animals and if they don't get treated well they don't produce well.

But we need you consumers to help. Visit farms when possible, buy local or at least farmer-owned brands with high standards. Show that you care, vote in the EU election. etc.

[–] DarthFrodo@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

But the majority of us loves our animals

And when the milk production drops, the vast majority of dairy cows get their throat slit and their bodies sold for profit. I surely wouldn't treat those that I love that way, but I guess animal farmers just have a very different concept of "loving animals" compared to people who have pets, for example.

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