The Claim
In large dairy farms in Poland, calves experience gastrointestinal diseases at a rate of 26.07%, which is significantly higher than the rate in large beef farms (2.675%) or medium dairy farms, and this is associated with increased antibiotic use for general treatment.
What the research says
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Calves on large dairy farms in Poland get gastrointestinal diseases at a rate of 26.07%, which is much higher than on large beef farms or medium dairy farms, and these farms also use more antibiotics for general treatment.
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In large dairy farms in Poland, calves experience gastrointestinal diseases at a rate of 26.07%, significantly higher than in large beef farms (2.675%) or medium dairy farms, and this is associated with increased antibiotic use for general treatment.
Calves in large dairy farms live in crowded, unsanitary conditions that let harmful bacteria take over their intestines. These bacteria damage the gut lining, letting toxins and germs leak into the bloodstream. The body responds with strong inflammation, causing diarrhea and other gut diseases.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that baby cows on big dairy farms in Poland get diarrhea way more often than baby cows on beef farms or smaller dairy farms, and as a result, farmers give them much more antibiotics.
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