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    An Animal Rights Foundation of Florida leaflet about the cruelty of the dairy industry. Please read and go vegan. http://www.animalrightsflorida.org/index.html

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    An Animal Rights Foundation of Florida leaflet about the cruelty of the dairy industry. Please read and go vegan. http://www.animalrightsflorida.org/index.html

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    Cows' Milk Is For Calves, Not Humans

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    An Animal Rights Foundation of Florida leaflet about the cruelty of the dairy industry. Please read and go vegan. http://www.animalrightsflorida.org/index.html

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    The Reality of Dairy

    Production in Florida
    Dairy farming is one of Floridas biggest animal
    industries. Although the horrible final destination
    for dairy cows is the same as with beef cattle the
    slaughterhouse dairy cows in Florida spend much of
    their lives on concrete, confined in overcrowded and
    disease-ridden farms.

    The Real Cost of Dairy


    The lives of dairy cows are a bleak cycle of pregnancy,
    birth, and milking to provide one thing milk for
    human consumption.

    The heat and humidity of Floridas climate makes life difficult for dairy
    cows and increases health problems such as mastitis. As a result of standing
    on concrete, and from lack of exercise, dairy cows commonly suffer from
    painful feet or leg injuries.

    The Short, Sad Life of a Dairy Cow


    Like other mammals, cows have to give birth in order to produce milk.
    Immediately after giving birth, the dairy cows calf is forcibly taken from
    her and fed artificially.
    Male calves are of little value to the dairy industry, so dairy farmers sell
    them to the notoriously cruel veal industry (there would be no veal without
    the dairy industry!), or just abandon them at the farm. In 2000, workers at
    a dairy farm in Okeechobee were caught on film dumping day-old calves
    in a pit, and shooting them with a pistol. Young female calves are moved
    into tiny pens where they spend the first weeks of their lives, cut off almost
    completely from contact with other cows. Before the calf turns two, she
    will be artificially inseminated and begin her productive life. Cows
    are milked twice, even three times per day, and are pushed to produce
    as much as 20,000 lbs of milk per year! After a few short years, a cows
    milk production declines and she is sold for slaughter.

    Environment
    The amount of wastewater and manure produced on dairy farms is
    astounding, and inevitably pollutes rivers, lakes and groundwater. Dairies
    are one of Floridas most significant sources of water pollution.

    Strong Bones?
    Our bodies need the mineral calcium to build and maintain bones and
    teeth. But cows milk is not the best or a necessary source. Plant foods can
    provide all the calcium and other nutrients we need. The most healthful
    calcium sources are fortified orange juice or non-dairy milks, beans, instant
    oatmeal, broccoli, and green leafy vegetables such as collards or kale.
    Cows milk is high in calories, fat and cholesterol, and frequently contains
    antibiotics, hormones and other drug residues. Millions of Americans are
    dairy (lactose) intolerant.

    Beyond Dairy
    The only beings suited to consume cows milk are infant cows. ARFF
    recommends that people wishing to reduce animal suffering minimize or,
    better yet, eliminate animal products from their diet. Contact ARFF for
    ideas on how to make the change to a healthier, animal-free lifestyle.

    1431 North Federal Highway | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 | 954.727.2733

    www.arff.org

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