Ban of Tail Docking Moves Forward in California

[MReit]

I've milked cows for the better part of my life and I'd rather have them not docked. AND I even have a permanent scratch on my eye from a tail. Okkkkkk, speaking of I need to go get milking now! lol

 

[WildRoseBeef]

I'm against tail docking. But, I do understand and respect thewife's opinion. (Although, IMO, there is a difference between tail docking and castrating, etc. that she mentions but, the rights to be able to choose whether or not to could draw a fine line with the rest. Which is what I believe thewife is saying.)

The fact that I'm against it doesn't mean that I have to close my eyes to the fact that it is being done. Therefore, anyone who chooses to dock, IMO, really needs an excellent fly control program.

Dairy cows have a hard time with flies too. It's not just cattle out in pasture. Actually, it can be worse when they are confined in the barns as the cattle can not try to find a place to be rid of them.

I hope that clarifies things for you. It's been a strange day to say the least.

Yeah that's a little more clearer for me. Thanks

 

[Farmer Kitty]

You're welcome.

 

[Thewife]

I'm against tail docking. But, I do understand and respect thewife's opinion. (Although, IMO, there is a difference between tail docking and castrating, etc. that she mentions but, the rights to be able to choose whether or not to could draw a fine line with the rest. Which is what I believe thewife is saying.)

The only difference between tail docking, castrating, dehorning, weaning, taking calves from their mothers so the cow can be milked, is simple.
The HSUS hasn't gotten around to wasting our lawmakers time to stop it!

 

[Imissmygirls]

IMHO, there is a diff between tail docking in different animals. Sheep get the maggots, pigs bite each other's tails ( I am told).
They no longer dock dog tails in Europe. In my dog's case, I have to shave her butt so the hair doesn't bother her derriere and A full tail would make it worse. I'm glad she is docked.
Cows, on the other hand, are docked for the convenience of the dairy. The people don't want to get swatted, plain and simple. Should a docked tail dairy go out of business, cows might sell to a smaller dairy and be at a disadvantage fly-wise. IMHO this changes it from a health issue to a convenience issue.
OK, I admit I had my cat front declawed for convenience. However it was done under anesthesia when she was fixed and in return for her claws she had 19 years of food, leisure and shelter in my home. I think it a fair exchange.
Cows aren't given those perks. I don't approve of tail docking cows. If done, it should be done as calves and kept in fly-free environments all their lives.
That said, I don't believe in PETA or the HSUS either.