Im glad to see this :) I come from a multi gen cattle farm too (we raise feeders) and I hate seeing the industry so misrepresented. Every farmer I know can tell you all about all of their cattle. Most of them even have pet names. We know their personalities and what they like...where they go to birth who gets along with who. Farmers aren’t monsters who just try to get as much money as possible. I’m glad to see that represented
No, individual farmers & their families are not uncaring monsters about their cows, but the big corporate farms are monsters in their treatment of their animals.
Never underestimate the determination of a veteran. Especially when we're told, "You'll never be able to...". My hat is off to all hard working farmers nationwide, and thank you Graeme for showing all of us that there really are caring and conscience people in the industry. Cheers.
The general public does not understand a simple lesson I was taught a long time ago. Any livestock, dairy, beef, hogs, chickens, anything, if it is not healthy and comfortable it is unproductive and therefore unprofitable! Any one that regularly abuses animals will usually go out of business in a hurry because of financial reasons.
@@ritahorvath8207 I live in the middle of pig country in the UK and I can guarantee that they are _extremely_ well looked after. Most of the year they're outside, with their own shelter (in the biggest fields you can see 100+ shelters) to keep them both dry during the rain, and cool during the heat of the summer. Our part of the country is pretty dry and in the summer it can be really sunny, which can give pigs sunburn, hence the requirement for the shelters. They're all at a legal standard for their health (at the very least). My husband works at an agricultural college and knows many farmers - their kids go to college to "officially" learn things they've grown up doing, and about any new farming methods (they do experimental cereal crops - non-GMO - and teach any new, improved animal husbandry techniques that are proven to work) so they can take over the farm when it's their time (some get split up between father and son, at least temporarily). They _love_ their animals, whatever it is they farm. The poultry industry (I'm talking about factory farming not typical ones) has a bad rep, but compared to some other countries, they're nothing like what they're portrayed as. I'm not saying *every* farmer is some sort of saint, but if you see any abuse taking place, 99% of the time, it's seasonal workers who don't care about the birds' welfare. If they get caught, they get prosecuted for animal abuse, and if they're working on a visa (which is the majority of them - not all, and not all such workers are bad! The vast majority of all animal carers are good people), they are kicked out of the country, after paying a large fine or spending time in jail, and not allowed back into the country. Citizens are banned from working with, and often owning, animals again. If you want the best conditions for the animals you're eating (or their products like eggs and milk), don't buy cheap. Buy free-range or barn eggs (chickens living in huge barns, free to roost and even fly a bit - they don't fly much if free range - are protected from foxes and loose pet dogs & cats), and buy locally sourced milk & milk products. Most supermarkets these days only sell local milk anyway. But if you're going to insist on cheap eggs, you'll get the eggs from chickens living in the very least legal conditions.
As someone who lives in Wisconsin, I can confirm that the dairy farmers and beef farmers here genuinely love their cows. For so many of the small farms, these farms are all they have for income and they've usually been in the family for generations. Wisconsin loves our cows.
Wow. Thank you Graham. It’s rare to hear something positive about Americans these days. I really appreciate your kindness in showing this dairy and that you focused on what the farmer is trying to do right.
I grew up on a dairy farm in Kansas in the early 70's. Back then we milked over 200 head, which was considered a large dairy farm. Dads dairy cows were cared for with very high standards. They were always clean. They were his livelihood. He had a top producing herd for that reason. I remember not getting to eat supper until the cows were cared for. I remember being woken up in the middle of the night when we had a very bad winter storm hit, to go out and bed the cows down with straw. We were never allowed to hit or beat the cows in any way. A top producing cow was worth the price of a new car, so you better believe they were well taken care of.
Thank you for this. I see so many people screaming about how farms abuse animals, but it is very rare. Farmers care a lot about their cows. Sometimes I think people feel that because we are "harvesting" products from the animal that we do not care about them, and that couldn't be farther from the truth. Often, Holstein's produce more milk than the calf can drink. I hand milk my cow Marie (my other cow Annabelle nurses her little one and Marie's very happily--she was nicer with calves so leaving them with her was the obvious choice since Marie grew very impatient and borderline dangerous with them) and Marie as a first time mother supplies enough milk for my family, my cousins family, my uncle, sister, grandmother, and another baby calf.We get an average of 25-28 gallons a week from her. She lives in a pasture with the other cow and the little ones are in a pen where they can see them at all times. Twice a day I call her over with grain and treats and she happily settles into food while I milk her. I put Annabelle in the with the babies and she eats her grain in there. It works so well for us and I feel all the animals are happy and content with the system. I care for them very deeply and I'd like to think they like me as well. I am hoping I can take these two well into old age and have them be my two family cows for a long, long time.
I am geeking out because ten years ago I lived out there by that dairy farm for about a year and I constantly got lost. I would always be able to find my way home by locating their 3 side-by-side silos!
Thank you GP for those kind compliments. People don’t understand the Pride farmers all over the World take in what they do ....whether dairy, beef or corn, wheat & barely farming to name a few. Those of us whom don’t farm are totally indebted to those whom do and individuals like yourself who help support and make their farming efforts successful. God Bless you all 😊🙏🏻
Thanks so much, Graeme! For those who yell about abuse, yet don't know which end of the animal they're looking at, a dairy cow can be read like book. She will show you right away if she is sick, in pain or had her feelings hurt, and there is no way to disguise it. Those sweet ladies are treated like queens and it shows. Yes, abuse occurs, but those facilities don't last long. As you point out, the cows are the farmers livelihood. God bless that wonderful veteran! You are great, too! Love watching!
Us farmers care for our animals so much and the dairy industry is going through a tough time so it's good to see someone support us. My family farm is in Indiana and we just sold our quota and soon the cows it is heartbreaking to see my childhood and home fall apart because of the way things are going.
I am so very thankful that this farmer takes such good care of his animals. Filled my heart as I watched the calm, happy cows and listened to how well they are cared for. Thank you for highlighting such a pristine farm.
What an incredible operation! Kudos to the operators and thank you Graeme for the quick tour. I also love that you've shown the dairy farm for what it really is...and should be. I grew up in and around farms, some were my family and some were not and they were farms of many types as well. Everything from Beef farm to pig farms to vegetable farms, meat hens, laying hens, horse farms...lots and lots of family farms. My Dad's uncle and cousin owned and operated a very nice dairy farm and we spent a lot of time there from my first days. Even way back then the dairy farm stood out from the others as it was clinically clean and very calm and quiet. I remember bein' a young fella just learnin' to read and reading all of the plaques on their walls...awards for their high standards in every regard. It made me proud of/for them and I still am today. You can take the boy/girl outta the farm but you'll never take the farm outta them. (I still love the smell of a cow barn...any barn...except a hen barn. I don't like the smell of those heh, heh.)
It's really helpful to see healthy calm animals living in a real world honest farm. In Australia we don't shed cattle, it doesn't get cold compared to North America, Europe or Scotland. I've been unsure about barns until I started watching GP. I feel quite confident that these are god places and will go back to buying Danish Feta. Thanks GP
They have plenty to eat, they are not crowded and they are in their herd. They have little reason to make noise except for belching and farts. Cows aren't as noisy as people think!
Graeme my ex husband is a milk hauler here in Michigan USA and i ride plenty of times with him and learned about milk samples, sterilizing tanks but loved walking through the barns and seeing the cows especially the calves. I learned a lot about dairy cows that way. I come from a horse back ground and never ever thought of cattle needing hoof trims or how to treat lameness issues before finding your videos. I hope you enjoyed your tour of some US dairy farms and thank you for caring about the comfort and care of cows in any country. Love your videos! Keep up the good work!
Why is it so weird that I’m so excited to see my own state on your channel? I could see this every day if I wanted to but something about you posting about it, 😍. Hopefully you and your family stayed warm during your stay.
Comming from Wisconsin the Appleton area seeing farms like this makes me proud. I do know they all are not like that but for the most part the dairy industry in the states are striving to have farms like that.
I'm so GLAD you are showing this Dairy Farm. We in AMERICA do take PRIDE IN OUR LIVESTOCK. WE TREAT OUR ANIMALS WITH LOVE & THANKFULNESS FOR WHAT THEY GIVE US. MILK OR MEAT. I truly believe this is what most farms here look like. Yes there are some bad ones. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS. GOD BLESS THE AMERICAN FARMER.. GODS BLESSINGS
My husband used to build/repair those milk barns in the Appleton area. One time a cow licked the emergency stop button on the lift and they had to call a coworker so they could get down. Lol Cows are curious creatures.
I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip to the USA. We are very proud of our ranchers and farmers here. Thank you for shedding the light on the good people who dairy farm, there are a few bad apples, but, they are the exception not the rule. I enjoyed the intro to this video immensely both the video and audio! Thanks Graeme!!🐄❤😄👍
I haven't gotten past the intro. I know there's some abuse going on here in the US, but for the most part, all the farmers I know, (and I know many) are really good to their cows. If they do something wrong it's more due to ignorance than deliberate cruelty. But, maybe I'd better watch the video before I get mad and say anything rude. Edit; okay, thank you so much for showing this. Not all farms are perfect, that's a given, but it's so disheartening to see how many social groups are making it sound like the entire dairy industry is one big cruel cow torture dungeon.
The best antidote is to speak up. Loud, clear, and true, every chance you get. I talk to anyone who mentions concerns about animal welfare, and often am able to get them looking for reliable sources and saying, "gosh, I had no idea." Well worth it.
What a contented and healthy looking herd of milkers 🐮 & very cute too the way each one has their own distinct markings which makes it easier to identify them. Beautiful leg conformation, strong, good weight management to lessen hoof issues. Love how it was quiet as a 🐁 in there. Curious how old the cows are ! Great tour Graeme !
What a great example of a well run and cared for farm. The cows are so happy and calm. So important to care for the welfare of your animals and this farm looked to be a prime example of that! Thanks for sharing Graeme great video as always!
It just dawned on me, this isn't click bait for us. It's clickbait for people who are looking for abusive animal videos. Guess what? Happy cows cost less, last longer, produce better milk for longer, and stay healthier.
"If it bleeds, it leads" applies to Media in general, as well as TH-cam specifically - a few cases of horrible conditions or treatment, or sadistic behavior on the part of a few employees becomes so easily conflated with how the industry as a whole operates. It's very sad, really.
Thank you, you are objectively and competently approaching the solution of complex issues. Hoof disease is a very serious problem in dairy farming. 20-40 years ago, such a problem did not exist, with grazing and low productivity of up to 3000 kilograms per lactation, but on the other hand it is environmentally friendly. Now technology and new breeds (modernization) of dairy cattle have allowed to obtain productivity of 15,000 kilograms per lactation and this is the norm. He started working as a veterinarian and found this period, there is some practical idea of problems in comparison and experience in treating various kinds of diseases.
I think that with all farms, there are the good and the bad. I come from sheep hand cattle country in Australia. I've seen both and they are miles apart.
Really interesting to see you visit the US! (This is not too far from where I grew up) Hope you received a huge welcome and enjoyed your time here! I always found the Scots to be wonderful warm ppl when I was lucky enough to spend time in your country. I hope you experienced the same hospitality while you were here w us. 🥰
This is great to see. I’ve helped at small family dairy farms in Oregon and the families were very dedicated to their animals. Abuse happens but happy cows make milk. Milk is the goal. Dairy men and women are pros.
I am Southern California born snd raised now living in WA state. It’s heartening to know that there are dairy’s like this out there. Smaller ones are not quite as lovely. But hope that these wonderful ideas will filter down to others not so well managed!
Wisconsin is a beautiful place. I'm glad to see the cows so happy and clean. Wish we could've seen a bit of trimming, but thats ok. Soon we will see the Dark Night and all the fancy trimming on that....🤜🤛👋
After watching many of your videos, I consider your expertise to be spot on. Thanks for your positive report in this case. As Always, May God Bless you and yours!
@ben esterberg it’s always easy to find bad actors. But normally farmers kids and wife take care of the calf’s. They even have shows (farm kids) that they take the best looking heifer to. It’s in a farms best interest to make sure the cows are happy because if they are not they get sick and produce less milk. Yes eventually the farmer has to make the hard choice to send the cow away to become school hamburger meat. But you can’t support dead weight each cow requires around 50 to 100lb of feed. It’s not like PETA or state will provide money to keep these animals alive for another 10 years. Farmers are doing better at keeping the cows healthier with modern feed and milking methods. Is it perfect no but the automated milking allows the farmer to gives the cows option when they want to be milked and how often. This freedom leads to higher milk production. Bottom line happy cows produce more milk so farmers try to keep them happy with little stress as possible
The US and Canadian system does fascinate me - In New Zealand because of our weather we have our cows outside all year round - love that the cows are so content it really show how well they are treated as they are not scared or spooked when you were walking around - I still not keen on the milking robot I prefer the milking parlour as they milking team see's each cow up close one to twice a day - picking up a small problem before it becomes a big problem
For a majority of the farms in the United States, the livestock owners view their livestock they take the most pride in. A lot of the people here gauge how successful not just on the amount of money they make, but how productive our livestock is as well. Our industry you would be surprised at how cutthroat.
I really like this newer spin on your intro tune! I can't imagine managing a large scale farm like that. We have our hands full with our little family operation of goats, rabbits and chickens... (We're still planning on adding a few cows to our little farm.) Now that all the hubs kids are adults and have moved out... Idle hands and whatnot. 😏
good to hear! I'm from wisconsin and got to grow up playing at my moms friends dairy farm. and also a small pig farm. I treasure those memories and I love cows!
Impressive operations. I'm so glad you got to come over and take a 'cow' tour here in the US. Wisconsin is just too cold for me personally but imagine that a farmer cares enough about his calves that he hears the floor!! I hope they are managing during this COVID 19 disaster. So many businesses have been hard hit. You are awe inspiring.
I think it's so impressive & awesome that you came all the way over here to see how things are done in Wisconsin. I grew up there and always took the farms for granted. You've taught me more about cows that I ever knew growing up there. Next time you get to Daytona Beach, drop me a line.
I just love this video. I’ve come back to it a few times, but also… It makes me think about all the sounds I’ve started to normalize in your other videos. Like they’re screams of anguish whether it’s an acute problem from a hoof or just a generalized unhappiness from living conditions. I wish all farms could be as well run and focused on well being as this one.
GP you are a knowledgeable person when it comes to cows. You were able to get an eyes view on how the cows are treated. I am glad you enjoyed it there. I feel for girls who get mastitis. Years ago just one cow could ruin the milk in the storage tank. The milk industry has obviously changed in the last 40 years for the better.
I am a professional milk drinker and consider myself a connoisseur of milk and I must say that this looks amazing thank you guys for your incredible work.
Hi Graham thanks for sharing with us that amazing farm, the care that is given to the cow's, is above and beyond, infact some of the farms I know need to watch this video, yes they are small farms but they need to update their care, I've told them we're there going wrong but they don't like being told by a woman, who's been in the business for nigh on 45 years, but only milked for 10 years, studding well being for farm animals and how to calve a cow in trouble, I've sat up all night with one of our cow's who was having problems, I called the vet after the first 3 hours, Beautiful farm in the USA they truly love their cow's.
It's really good to see a positive video about the American dairy industry. I can't remember the last time I saw one like this. (Probably back in the 60s.) I don't think that beef cattle are treated quite as well. Of course, they aren't a resource that lasts for years like dairy cows. Thanks Graham!
Super video. Thanks for visiting our country. You are always welcome as is all Scottish brothers. (50% here from my Fathers side) Raised in beef country (Oklahoma). Our cattle are more than dollars on the hoof. Our entire families care for them with all their hearts and skills. Every member of a ranching family. girls work along side their brothers no matter how hard the work and have spent endless time sleeping in the barn nursing a calf or pulling a calf at 3 am.
good management, good workers proud to keep their place up, and you get great animal care and it pays off in your products! beef cattle are almost treated the same way...early detection of issues and good management systems are vital!
I’m in the US and spent time on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and it’s so great to see the cows taken such good care of. Surprising for such huge numbers. Are these people using BGH for the high production numbers? Most Wisc. dairy farmers refuse to use it.
Check out 10th generation dairyman and SaskDutch Kid. Both dairy farmers with large scale farms. Unbelievably clean and well cared for. I had no idea how much work it was.
To me it’s obvious that some of the negative press we get overseas is just plain jealousy. The massive scale, cleanliness and the amount of productivity is second to none. I appreciate the honesty in the video.
Welcome to the States! Wisconsin is beautiful all year round, but the winters can be a bit rough. It would be awesome if you could see the farm in the summer as well, to get a perspective on how the "ladies" spend their long days in the green, green pastures.
Im glad to see this :) I come from a multi gen cattle farm too (we raise feeders) and I hate seeing the industry so misrepresented. Every farmer I know can tell you all about all of their cattle. Most of them even have pet names. We know their personalities and what they like...where they go to birth who gets along with who. Farmers aren’t monsters who just try to get as much money as possible. I’m glad to see that represented
No, individual farmers & their families are not uncaring monsters about their cows, but the big corporate farms are monsters in their treatment of their animals.
Never underestimate the determination of a veteran. Especially when we're told, "You'll never be able to...". My hat is off to all hard working farmers nationwide, and thank you Graeme for showing all of us that there really are caring and conscience people in the industry. Cheers.
I figured it was spelled Graham.
This is why farming should be left to families and not to corporations.
Agree! Factory farming is disgusting and cruel.
coming from a farming/dairy family myself...i 100% agree with you
Did you even watch this video??
I agree with you 100%!!
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The general public does not understand a simple lesson I was taught a long time ago. Any livestock, dairy, beef, hogs, chickens, anything, if it is not healthy and comfortable it is unproductive and therefore unprofitable! Any one that regularly abuses animals will usually go out of business in a hurry because of financial reasons.
Do you have any idea how pigs and chicken are kept in Europe ?
@@ritahorvath8207 No I don't.
Wish that were true. Most the big factory farms don't care if they lose a cow or two they care about profits pure and simple
@@No_nosay Go lay down
@@ritahorvath8207 I live in the middle of pig country in the UK and I can guarantee that they are _extremely_ well looked after. Most of the year they're outside, with their own shelter (in the biggest fields you can see 100+ shelters) to keep them both dry during the rain, and cool during the heat of the summer. Our part of the country is pretty dry and in the summer it can be really sunny, which can give pigs sunburn, hence the requirement for the shelters. They're all at a legal standard for their health (at the very least).
My husband works at an agricultural college and knows many farmers - their kids go to college to "officially" learn things they've grown up doing, and about any new farming methods (they do experimental cereal crops - non-GMO - and teach any new, improved animal husbandry techniques that are proven to work) so they can take over the farm when it's their time (some get split up between father and son, at least temporarily). They _love_ their animals, whatever it is they farm.
The poultry industry (I'm talking about factory farming not typical ones) has a bad rep, but compared to some other countries, they're nothing like what they're portrayed as. I'm not saying *every* farmer is some sort of saint, but if you see any abuse taking place, 99% of the time, it's seasonal workers who don't care about the birds' welfare. If they get caught, they get prosecuted for animal abuse, and if they're working on a visa (which is the majority of them - not all, and not all such workers are bad! The vast majority of all animal carers are good people), they are kicked out of the country, after paying a large fine or spending time in jail, and not allowed back into the country. Citizens are banned from working with, and often owning, animals again.
If you want the best conditions for the animals you're eating (or their products like eggs and milk), don't buy cheap. Buy free-range or barn eggs (chickens living in huge barns, free to roost and even fly a bit - they don't fly much if free range - are protected from foxes and loose pet dogs & cats), and buy locally sourced milk & milk products. Most supermarkets these days only sell local milk anyway. But if you're going to insist on cheap eggs, you'll get the eggs from chickens living in the very least legal conditions.
As someone who lives in Wisconsin, I can confirm that the dairy farmers and beef farmers here genuinely love their cows. For so many of the small farms, these farms are all they have for income and they've usually been in the family for generations. Wisconsin loves our cows.
Wow. Thank you Graham. It’s rare to hear something positive about Americans these days. I really appreciate your kindness in showing this dairy and that you focused on what the farmer is trying to do right.
Can I point out as a person who lives in rural Wisconsin that most of the farm animals in the state live better than some of the people in the winter.
Agree. Also from Wisconsin
Same.
Don't live here anymore though.
I’m in Mississippi, and that’s how the chickens are here!
😂. Wisconsin loves their cows
That's great, I'm in Slovenia and animal welfare is sadly not high on the agenda!
I grew up on a dairy farm in Kansas in the early 70's. Back then we milked over 200 head, which was considered a large dairy farm. Dads dairy cows were cared for with very high standards. They were always clean. They were his livelihood. He had a top producing herd for that reason. I remember not getting to eat supper until the cows were cared for. I remember being woken up in the middle of the night when we had a very bad winter storm hit, to go out and bed the cows down with straw. We were never allowed to hit or beat the cows in any way. A top producing cow was worth the price of a new car, so you better believe they were well taken care of.
Thank you for this. I see so many people screaming about how farms abuse animals, but it is very rare. Farmers care a lot about their cows. Sometimes I think people feel that because we are "harvesting" products from the animal that we do not care about them, and that couldn't be farther from the truth. Often, Holstein's produce more milk than the calf can drink. I hand milk my cow Marie (my other cow Annabelle nurses her little one and Marie's very happily--she was nicer with calves so leaving them with her was the obvious choice since Marie grew very impatient and borderline dangerous with them) and Marie as a first time mother supplies enough milk for my family, my cousins family, my uncle, sister, grandmother, and another baby calf.We get an average of 25-28 gallons a week from her. She lives in a pasture with the other cow and the little ones are in a pen where they can see them at all times. Twice a day I call her over with grain and treats and she happily settles into food while I milk her. I put Annabelle in the with the babies and she eats her grain in there. It works so well for us and I feel all the animals are happy and content with the system. I care for them very deeply and I'd like to think they like me as well. I am hoping I can take these two well into old age and have them be my two family cows for a long, long time.
I am geeking out because ten years ago I lived out there by that dairy farm for about a year and I constantly got lost. I would always be able to find my way home by locating their 3 side-by-side silos!
Thank you GP for those kind compliments. People don’t understand the Pride farmers all over the World take in what they do ....whether dairy, beef or corn, wheat & barely farming to name a few. Those of us whom don’t farm are totally indebted to those whom do and individuals like yourself who help support and make their farming efforts successful. God Bless you all 😊🙏🏻
Thanks so much, Graeme! For those who yell about abuse, yet don't know which end of the animal they're looking at, a dairy cow can be read like book. She will show you right away if she is sick, in pain or had her feelings hurt, and there is no way to disguise it. Those sweet ladies are treated like queens and it shows. Yes, abuse occurs, but those facilities don't last long. As you point out, the cows are the farmers livelihood. God bless that wonderful veteran! You are great, too! Love watching!
As someone who has never visited even a small scale dairy farm, I find this insanely impressive. What a show.
I’m so happy to get some ACTUAL news about our Dairy Industry in Wisconsin 💕
Us farmers care for our animals so much and the dairy industry is going through a tough time so it's good to see someone support us. My family farm is in Indiana and we just sold our quota and soon the cows it is heartbreaking to see my childhood and home fall apart because of the way things are going.
I hope you get relief and some help. The smaller farms need help. ( I assume your smaller and not corporations I know)
I am so very thankful that this farmer takes such good care of his animals. Filled my heart as I watched the calm, happy cows and listened to how well they are cared for. Thank you for highlighting such a pristine farm.
What an incredible operation! Kudos to the operators and thank you Graeme for the quick tour. I also love that you've shown the dairy farm for what it really is...and should be. I grew up in and around farms, some were my family and some were not and they were farms of many types as well. Everything from Beef farm to pig farms to vegetable farms, meat hens, laying hens, horse farms...lots and lots of family farms. My Dad's uncle and cousin owned and operated a very nice dairy farm and we spent a lot of time there from my first days. Even way back then the dairy farm stood out from the others as it was clinically clean and very calm and quiet. I remember bein' a young fella just learnin' to read and reading all of the plaques on their walls...awards for their high standards in every regard. It made me proud of/for them and I still am today. You can take the boy/girl outta the farm but you'll never take the farm outta them. (I still love the smell of a cow barn...any barn...except a hen barn. I don't like the smell of those heh, heh.)
It's really helpful to see healthy calm animals living in a real world honest farm. In Australia we don't shed cattle, it doesn't get cold compared to North America, Europe or Scotland. I've been unsure about barns until I started watching GP. I feel quite confident that these are god places and will go back to buying Danish Feta. Thanks GP
Fantastic stats! Great job Wisconsin 🎉
I can’t believe how quiet it is. They are well looked after.
They have plenty to eat, they are not crowded and they are in their herd. They have little reason to make noise except for belching and farts. Cows aren't as noisy as people think!
@@akarpowicz Agreed...cows are really quite when all the requirements are met...very playful too once they know you...Peace
@@akarpowicz thats how most cow barns are that I've been in, all you hear is that clacking of the head gates and the occasional plopping of cow poo.
Being from US, can’t thank you enough for sharing your visit with us all. Good to know the girls are in such good condition. 🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄
Graeme my ex husband is a milk hauler here in Michigan USA and i ride plenty of times with him and learned about milk samples, sterilizing tanks but loved walking through the barns and seeing the cows especially the calves. I learned a lot about dairy cows that way. I come from a horse back ground and never ever thought of cattle needing hoof trims or how to treat lameness issues before finding your videos. I hope you enjoyed your tour of some US dairy farms and thank you for caring about the comfort and care of cows in any country. Love your videos! Keep up the good work!
Why is it so weird that I’m so excited to see my own state on your channel? I could see this every day if I wanted to but something about you posting about it, 😍. Hopefully you and your family stayed warm during your stay.
I live In Wisconsin. Sad part is we are losing the smaller farms. We are losing our smaller dairy farms.
That;s so sad, and a huge loss to Americans.
Not Always P C no different to here in uk
sharkeyist a huge loss to you guys too.
The smaller farms are sadly being lost to BigAG.
Me too... lose smaller ones, but a larger farm will buy up their land/cattle, and people instantly call them big factory farm
Comming from Wisconsin the Appleton area seeing farms like this makes me proud. I do know they all are not like that but for the most part the dairy industry in the states are striving to have farms like that.
I'm so GLAD you are showing this Dairy Farm. We in AMERICA do take PRIDE IN OUR LIVESTOCK. WE TREAT OUR ANIMALS WITH LOVE & THANKFULNESS FOR WHAT THEY GIVE US. MILK OR MEAT. I truly believe this is what most farms here look like. Yes there are some bad ones. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS. GOD BLESS THE AMERICAN FARMER.. GODS BLESSINGS
I feel like I’ve just been on the best school field trip ever!
So much to love about this video! Thanks G. P. 👍🏼💗
My husband used to build/repair those milk barns in the Appleton area. One time a cow licked the emergency stop button on the lift and they had to call a coworker so they could get down. Lol Cows are curious creatures.
I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip to the USA. We are very proud of our ranchers and farmers here. Thank you for shedding the light on the good people who dairy farm, there are a few bad apples, but, they are the exception not the rule. I enjoyed the intro to this video immensely both the video and audio! Thanks Graeme!!🐄❤😄👍
I grew up in Wisconsin and worked a little on dairy farms when young. I'm glad to hear this farmer takes such good care of his girls!
I haven't gotten past the intro. I know there's some abuse going on here in the US, but for the most part, all the farmers I know, (and I know many) are really good to their cows. If they do something wrong it's more due to ignorance than deliberate cruelty. But, maybe I'd better watch the video before I get mad and say anything rude.
Edit; okay, thank you so much for showing this. Not all farms are perfect, that's a given, but it's so disheartening to see how many social groups are making it sound like the entire dairy industry is one big cruel cow torture dungeon.
The best antidote is to speak up. Loud, clear, and true, every chance you get. I talk to anyone who mentions concerns about animal welfare, and often am able to get them looking for reliable sources and saying, "gosh, I had no idea."
Well worth it.
It’s great to see how well the cows and their calves are taken care. If you want to succeed you have to keep your animals healthy and happy.
What a contented and healthy looking herd of milkers 🐮 & very cute too the way each one has their own distinct markings which makes it easier to identify them. Beautiful leg conformation, strong, good weight management to lessen hoof issues. Love how it was quiet as a 🐁 in there. Curious how old the cows are ! Great tour Graeme !
Now that was a big herd of happy cows. You could hear a pin drop in that barn. Hope you enjoyed the visit to the USA
What a great example of a well run and cared for farm. The cows are so happy and calm. So important to care for the welfare of your animals and this farm looked to be a prime example of that! Thanks for sharing Graeme great video as always!
It just dawned on me, this isn't click bait for us.
It's clickbait for people who are looking for abusive animal videos.
Guess what? Happy cows cost less, last longer, produce better milk for longer, and stay healthier.
That's a perfect observation! And my point entirely
Yep , just like humans LOL
Dairy Farms, are quite different from hamburger factory's
@@Mesdriver vexed, master?
"If it bleeds, it leads" applies to Media in general, as well as TH-cam specifically - a few cases of horrible conditions or treatment, or sadistic behavior on the part of a few employees becomes so easily conflated with how the industry as a whole operates. It's very sad, really.
It warms my heart that these animals are being treated with respect!! Being from the mid-west I’m super proud of this farm ♥️
Thank you, you are objectively and competently approaching the solution of complex issues. Hoof disease is a very serious problem in dairy farming. 20-40 years ago, such a problem did not exist, with grazing and low productivity of up to 3000 kilograms per lactation, but on the other hand it is environmentally friendly. Now technology and new breeds (modernization) of dairy cattle have allowed to obtain productivity of 15,000 kilograms per lactation and this is the norm. He started working as a veterinarian and found this period, there is some practical idea of problems in comparison and experience in treating various kinds of diseases.
I think that with all farms, there are the good and the bad. I come from sheep hand cattle country in Australia. I've seen both and they are miles apart.
Thank you so much for looking after the sweet cows. There was one that stared at you for a long time. She had a heart on her head.
Loved the visit to this dairy farm. It is amazing to see animals treated so well. ❤️
Beautiful example in leading prime care for cows
Quiet Cows means thier in peace with thier surroundings
Great job..
What a great series. Thank you Graham. You are a star..
You are helping to solve the world's most complex problems, this is a unique and promising integrated approach.
It's a win, win. The cows look content. Kudos to the owners, managers and workers.
Really interesting to see you visit the US! (This is not too far from where I grew up)
Hope you received a huge welcome and enjoyed your time here! I always found the Scots to be wonderful warm ppl when I was lucky enough to spend time in your country. I hope you experienced the same hospitality while you were here w us. 🥰
Thank you for coming to Wisconsin.
This is great to see. I’ve helped at small family dairy farms in Oregon and the families were very dedicated to their animals. Abuse happens but happy cows make milk. Milk is the goal. Dairy men and women are pros.
I am Southern California born snd raised now living in WA state. It’s heartening to know that there are dairy’s like this out there. Smaller ones are not quite as lovely. But hope that these wonderful ideas will filter down to others not so well managed!
Wisconsin is a beautiful place. I'm glad to see the cows so happy and clean. Wish we could've seen a bit of trimming, but thats ok. Soon we will see the Dark Night and all the fancy trimming on that....🤜🤛👋
Large scale North American dairy farms get such a bad wrap. Thank you so much for posting
Thanks GP, you are doing a great job as international envoy. So good to see how they do over there in usa. Another brilliant report.
After watching many of your videos, I consider your expertise to be spot on. Thanks for your positive report in this case.
As Always, May God Bless you and yours!
Happy cow make more milk it’s a simple concept
Tea Extra Hot Please true
That’s what my old boss said
@ben esterberg it’s always easy to find bad actors. But normally farmers kids and wife take care of the calf’s. They even have shows (farm kids) that they take the best looking heifer to. It’s in a farms best interest to make sure the cows are happy because if they are not they get sick and produce less milk. Yes eventually the farmer has to make the hard choice to send the cow away to become school hamburger meat. But you can’t support dead weight each cow requires around 50 to 100lb of feed. It’s not like PETA or state will provide money to keep these animals alive for another 10 years. Farmers are doing better at keeping the cows healthier with modern feed and milking methods. Is it perfect no but the automated milking allows the farmer to gives the cows option when they want to be milked and how often. This freedom leads to higher milk production. Bottom line happy cows produce more milk so farmers try to keep them happy with little stress as possible
I’m glad that my farm is one of the good ones. Keep up the good work! This truly shows what the true dairy farmers love to do! ♡︎
Well cared for. The girls all look happy and clean. Glad you went to bring us this video. Nice to know
I'm quite proud that its a farm in Wisconsin showing high standards of care for their animals.
Super interesting. Especially how calm and quiet the farms were. Such well looked after cows!
The US and Canadian system does fascinate me - In New Zealand because of our weather we have our cows outside all year round - love that the cows are so content it really show how well they are treated as they are not scared or spooked when you were walking around - I still not keen on the milking robot I prefer the milking parlour as they milking team see's each cow up close one to twice a day - picking up a small problem before it becomes a big problem
Its nice to see such contented cows.
For a majority of the farms in the United States, the livestock owners view their livestock they take the most pride in. A lot of the people here gauge how successful not just on the amount of money they make, but how productive our livestock is as well. Our industry you would be surprised at how cutthroat.
I really like this newer spin on your intro tune!
I can't imagine managing a large scale farm like that. We have our hands full with our little family operation of goats, rabbits and chickens... (We're still planning on adding a few cows to our little farm.) Now that all the hubs kids are adults and have moved out...
Idle hands and whatnot. 😏
You really narrate well. Awesome video to highlight great standards.
That song is so beautiful! It runs a wave of nostalgia about your best relationship, past or present and fits very well how you love cows!
This is excellent to hear. Thank you for taking care of these darling animals.
the most Wisconsin dude ever, love him
good to hear! I'm from wisconsin and got to grow up playing at my moms friends dairy farm. and also a small pig farm. I treasure those memories and I love cows!
Impressive operations. I'm so glad you got to come over and take a 'cow' tour here in the US. Wisconsin is just too cold for me personally but imagine that a farmer cares enough about his calves that he hears the floor!! I hope they are managing during this COVID 19 disaster. So many businesses have been hard hit.
You are awe inspiring.
The dairy farm is very impressive. It is startling how quite the cows. are and amazing how well everyone looks after them.
As a lactose intolerant person who rarely eats dairy, I am so glad that the animals are so happy!
I think it's so impressive & awesome that you came all the way over here to see how things are done in Wisconsin. I grew up there and always took the farms for granted. You've taught me more about cows that I ever knew growing up there. Next time you get to Daytona Beach, drop me a line.
And to note, almost all the snow is now gone! All that is left is what was in piles! Cheers Graeme!
Great video, and really nice to see. I live in WI, just moved here, and was wondering what a big dairy looks like. Very impressive.
I just watch these because cows are my favourite animals 👉🏻👈🏻💖🐮
I just love this video. I’ve come back to it a few times, but also…
It makes me think about all the sounds I’ve started to normalize in your other videos. Like they’re screams of anguish whether it’s an acute problem from a hoof or just a generalized unhappiness from living conditions. I wish all farms could be as well run and focused on well being as this one.
California viewer here thanks for the report of the differences between dairy farms.
GP you are a knowledgeable person when it comes to cows. You were able to get an eyes view on how the cows are treated. I am glad you enjoyed it there. I feel for girls who get mastitis. Years ago just one cow could ruin the milk in the storage tank. The milk industry has obviously changed in the last 40 years for the better.
As an American who cares deeply for animals this makes me so very happy!
I am a professional milk drinker and consider myself a connoisseur of milk and I must say that this looks amazing thank you guys for your incredible work.
Hi Graham thanks for sharing with us that amazing farm, the care that is given to the cow's, is above and beyond, infact some of the farms I know need to watch this video, yes they are small farms but they need to update their care, I've told them we're there going wrong but they don't like being told by a woman, who's been in the business for nigh on 45 years, but only milked for 10 years, studding well being for farm animals and how to calve a cow in trouble, I've sat up all night with one of our cow's who was having problems, I called the vet after the first 3 hours,
Beautiful farm in the USA they truly love their cow's.
It's really good to see a positive video about the American dairy industry. I can't remember the last time I saw one like this. (Probably back in the 60s.)
I don't think that beef cattle are treated quite as well. Of course, they aren't a resource that lasts for years like dairy cows.
Thanks Graham!
Super video. Thanks for visiting our country. You are always welcome as is all Scottish brothers. (50% here from my Fathers side)
Raised in beef country (Oklahoma). Our cattle are more than dollars on the hoof. Our entire families care for them with all their hearts and skills. Every member of a ranching family. girls work along side their brothers no matter how hard the work and have spent endless time sleeping in the barn nursing a calf or pulling a calf at 3 am.
good management, good workers proud to keep their place up, and you get great animal care and it pays off in your products! beef cattle are almost treated the same way...early detection of issues and good management systems are vital!
I like how the process of the trimming cycle was explained
I’m SO happy to hear that the farm is so wonderful. I’m very impressed.
I’m in the US and spent time on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and it’s so great to see the cows taken such good care of. Surprising for such huge numbers. Are these people using BGH for the high production numbers? Most Wisc. dairy farmers refuse to use it.
I'm so glad to hear something positive about our dairy farms here in the USA. Thanks.
Check out 10th generation dairyman and SaskDutch Kid. Both dairy farmers with large scale farms. Unbelievably clean and well cared for. I had no idea how much work it was.
I love seeing farms like this. Well done guys.
More than an impressive operation , happy cows , excellent husbandry !
Impressive farm! Unfortunately, many of the good ones like that are going under.
You sure picked a great time to go to Wisconsin. So nice and warm.
Those cows had such clean faces, they looked content. It should be like that. All it takes is a touch of love! Thanks for sharing!
Good to see the cattle so we’ll looked after!❤️
To me it’s obvious that some of the negative press we get overseas is just plain jealousy. The massive scale, cleanliness and the amount of productivity is second to none. I appreciate the honesty in the video.
Welcome to the States! Wisconsin is beautiful all year round, but the winters can be a bit rough. It would be awesome if you could see the farm in the summer as well, to get a perspective on how the "ladies" spend their long days in the green, green pastures.
That last music is magnificent!
Now many farmers could learn some things from that farm.❤❤❤
We also use a zinc copper hoof bath when the cows leave milking parlor.
We raised.beef cattle I milk by hand only had 2 milk cows but I'm glad your doing this I can't remember ever seeing a dairy calf
I know there are bad farms, but we rarely get to see the good ones. I enjoyed this video a lot, thought I am still confused why I am here.