OUR STANDARDS |
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~All animals must have unrestricted access to well managed pasture during the grazing season
~All animals must at all times have shelter against extreme weather conditions
~ All animals must have adequate space to move around freely, lie down, and express their natural behaviors
~The use of growth hormones and drugs which promote growth and/or increase milk production is prohibited
~All animals must be fed a diet suited to their digestion, age and specific nutritional needs
~Tail docking and dehorning are prohibited.
~Calves must always be reared as part of a group (with exceptions for illness or their welfare)
~Male calves must be raised on pasture for beef or veal, either at the dairy farm or by a regional pasture
based beef producer
~All animals must at all times have shelter against extreme weather conditions
~ All animals must have adequate space to move around freely, lie down, and express their natural behaviors
~The use of growth hormones and drugs which promote growth and/or increase milk production is prohibited
~All animals must be fed a diet suited to their digestion, age and specific nutritional needs
~Tail docking and dehorning are prohibited.
~Calves must always be reared as part of a group (with exceptions for illness or their welfare)
~Male calves must be raised on pasture for beef or veal, either at the dairy farm or by a regional pasture
based beef producer
Standards set in consultation with the ASPCA®
THE FARMS, DAIRIES & BRANDS FEATURED ON OUR DATABASE COMPLY WITH THE FULL VERSION OF OUR STANDARDS AS DETAILED BELOW
FULL VERSION OF THE BUY BETTER DAIRY STANDARDS
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