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KEY FINDINGS The data from FIAPO's dairy investigation in Rajasthan reveals the following major evidences of cruelty in the dairy sector:
49 Dairies INVESTIGATED
The floor of dairies in the 49 dairies investigated was mainly made of cement (32.14%). brick (12.77%), earth/ mud (4.26%) or both cement and bricks (51.06%)- except for mud floors or in cases where bedding is provided for cushioning- all other types of flooring cause wounds, infections and increased possibility of fractures from slipping on floors full of excrement.
The cattle, including calves, were tied to one place at all times on a short leash, only in 12.77% of dairies where the cattle are allowed to roam free within the dairy limits once a day. Older cattle that did not produce the desired quantities of milk anymore were also set free on the streets to fend for themselves.
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12.77% of dairies where the cattle are allowed to roam free
Unhygienic food is given in inadequate quantities.
The range of fodder (dry grass, mustard pods, cluster beans, chick peas, readymade fodder and waste from commercial food outlets) was given to cattle in inadequate quantities and in unhygienic mangers or basins.
Dairy owners mostly consult veterinarians for vaccinations once a year and 57.45% left it for only when the animal was sick. There was no provision of a veterinarian in many areas. As a result medical problems of cattle arising due to improper infrastructure such as tumours, severe infections, open wounds and general vaccinations were left as is.
Dairy owners do not provide veterinary care 57.45% to their cattle
