During milking dairy farmers and their employees are
constantly checking and monitoring their animals. Nutritious diets, comfortable living conditions and solid medical care are all part of taking good care of their animals. This includes regular veternarian check-ups across the entire farm, either monthly, bi-monthly or, on some farms, weekly, to keep an eye on the wellness of the herd. Vaccinations and prompt treatment of illnesses are among the many practices used by dairy farmers to ensure healthy herds.
Cows are no different than people in that they sometimes become ill and require
medical care. Farmers work with large-animal veterinarians who can diagnose and
treat an illness with the proper medication. Any cows who receive medicine to aid in a speedy recovery are removed from the healthy herd and won’t rejoin their herdmates until their
milk tests free of antibiotics. Milk that tests positive for
antibiotics is not permitted in the food supply and is immediately discarded.
Government data indicates that less than one tanker in 3,000 tests positive for animal drug residues.
To download the Animal Care PDF click here 