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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 29608"><p>Thank you everyone for your replies!!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>I thought I should explain a little bit more about the situation so you could get a better idea. I am huge lover of animals but like I said I know nothing of cattle. Which is why I am concerned over this situation.</p><p></p><p>You definitely hit the nail over the head when you said this aunt of my husband's is just a little old lady who has been following after the family traditions of cattle raising. I am an American located in Austria. Which should tell you right there that most people here in Austria raise animals the "old fashioned way". Being American I am a bit more open minded you could say, and believe animals should be treated fairly despite their purpose whether it be a good piece of steak. </p><p></p><p>This aunt's farm is located out in the sticks and the next neighbour is a few miles away. I asked my husband why the cows do not get to go out to pasture. He thinks it is because the only person who looks after the cows is the aunt, therefore it would be complicated for her alone to round up the cows for milking, etc. The milk is used by her family and neighbours like one member guessed. The cows are impregnated by the vet who comes around and then the calves are sold for money. </p><p></p><p>All in all I would never call the authorities unless I saw evidence of the cows being thoroughly abused. I would rather talk to the aunt and make possible suggestions. I know her husband makes a good sum of money, she only keeps the cows for company and a bit of money on the side. They have A LOT of land and just built a huge new garage and shed. I have no idea why they didn't build a nice little fenced in pasture outside the barn for the cows instead. It would not be that hard to collect the cows if you had a little pasture attached to the barn, would it? </p><p></p><p>Call me crazy if you will.... but I am just not comfortable seeing any animal penned in a dark dirty barn for their whole lives. It just does not seem humane to me whether it be cow, chicken, or dog. </p><p></p><p>I am going to see if I can pursue this though. I'm going to make some suggestions the next time I go up there and see if I can turn this situation around.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again for the help!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 29608"] Thank you everyone for your replies!!! :D I thought I should explain a little bit more about the situation so you could get a better idea. I am huge lover of animals but like I said I know nothing of cattle. Which is why I am concerned over this situation. You definitely hit the nail over the head when you said this aunt of my husband's is just a little old lady who has been following after the family traditions of cattle raising. I am an American located in Austria. Which should tell you right there that most people here in Austria raise animals the "old fashioned way". Being American I am a bit more open minded you could say, and believe animals should be treated fairly despite their purpose whether it be a good piece of steak. This aunt's farm is located out in the sticks and the next neighbour is a few miles away. I asked my husband why the cows do not get to go out to pasture. He thinks it is because the only person who looks after the cows is the aunt, therefore it would be complicated for her alone to round up the cows for milking, etc. The milk is used by her family and neighbours like one member guessed. The cows are impregnated by the vet who comes around and then the calves are sold for money. All in all I would never call the authorities unless I saw evidence of the cows being thoroughly abused. I would rather talk to the aunt and make possible suggestions. I know her husband makes a good sum of money, she only keeps the cows for company and a bit of money on the side. They have A LOT of land and just built a huge new garage and shed. I have no idea why they didn't build a nice little fenced in pasture outside the barn for the cows instead. It would not be that hard to collect the cows if you had a little pasture attached to the barn, would it? Call me crazy if you will.... but I am just not comfortable seeing any animal penned in a dark dirty barn for their whole lives. It just does not seem humane to me whether it be cow, chicken, or dog. I am going to see if I can pursue this though. I'm going to make some suggestions the next time I go up there and see if I can turn this situation around. Thanks again for the help! [/QUOTE]
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