4 members (Ruth, Ann, Kath & Eileen) went on a visit to a 'large' farm. A tour with wellies was extensive and we visited practically every area of the farm. Drinks/cakes and question/answer was followed by a visit to the 80 rotary milking parlour. All members found it very interesting, however, some are still not necessarily happy about these large farms - but they have at least been to see them and can make up their own minds.
Interestingly, it was our 2nd farm visit and they tend to practice snatch calving at this farm - which, of course, some members didn't like. However, our President who lived near a farm with young calves for years says it's probably kinder - they used to have cows bellowing for days when the calves were taken away after 3/4 days and that was really upsetting. As usual there are several sides to any problem - who can say what is RIGHT!!
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