Target: Marilyn Hershey, Director of Dairy Management Inc.
Goal: Demand accountability for the alleged neglect of calves left exposed to extreme winter conditions.
Recently released footage from a dairy farm in the Eastern U.S. offers a harrowing glimpse into the conditions faced by calves during Winter Storm Fern. These helpless, month-old calves, some with names like “Lucky Charm” and “Florence,” were apparently left to endure freezing temperatures in outdoor hutches, standing in deep mud and snow without sufficient protection from the harsh elements. As communities prepared for the storm, these young animals were allegedly abandoned to suffer in silent agony, highlighting a troubling pattern of neglect within the dairy industry.
Calves were apparently not only exposed to the bitter cold during the storm, but also faced the horrifying specter of frozen limbs and distressing conditions that often lead to agonizing deaths. It seems that such cruelty is not an isolated incident but part of an industry system that prioritizes production above the welfare of living beings.
It is essential to demand change and present accountability for these seemingly systemic failures. The treatment of calves during extreme weather conditions and the broader issues of animal suffering in the dairy industry underline an urgent need for reform. This petition calls for Dairy Management Inc. to ensure that accountability is enforced for the disregard of animal welfare standards, starting with proper disciplinary actions against those responsible for the alleged negligence unveiled in the footage.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Director Hershey,
Recently released footage from a dairy farm has drawn widespread attention to the alleged suffering faced by calves during extreme winter weather, specifically Winter Storm Fern. Vulnerable young calves were reportedly left exposed to freezing temperatures, forced to endure inadequate shelter and unbearable conditions.
As highlighted by recent reports, these calves allegedly suffered immensely, with some succumbing to the bitter cold, surviving days in agony in the presence of their deceased companions. The need for accountability has never been clearer, and it is imperative to address this lack of humane treatment.
We urge you to take immediate action by enforcing appropriate punishments for those allegedly responsible for this neglect. It’s crucial that Dairy Management Inc. acknowledges and addresses these issues, ensuring that such suffering is not perpetuated under the guise of marketing while implementing stricter animal welfare standards. The time for change is now, to ensure no animal is left to endure extreme conditions in silence.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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