![]() Recently they have made an effort to include more vegan options, particularly in their prepared foods section. Milk sales have been dropping in the UK for some time now, and M&S may have noticed a decline in the popularity of milk in their stores. In order for the UK’s milk demand to be satisfied, most cows will have to go through this process at least once a year. In addition to this, cows are forcibly impregnated to enable them to keep producing milk. This is the done regardless of whether the farm is RSPCA assured or not. ‘ Cattle are social animals’ they claim, ‘ they can find isolation from other cattle stressful.’ However, in order to get milk from cattle, farmers must separate their newborn calves from them, often within a matter of hours. RSPCA raise some of their concerns over the welfare of dairy cattle on their website. Although they may encourage farmers to stop certain practices on farms with the promise that their milk sales will increase, it doesn’t stop the cruelty inflicted on cows even on the nicest of farms. Whilst this may seem like an improvement, animal rights activists have concerns over whether these sorts of labels on food are really enough. According to Compassion in World Farming, the ‘ scheme covers both indoor and outdoor rearing systems and ensures that greater space, bedding and enrichment materials are provided.’ The aim of the RSPCA’s assurance scheme is to reduce the amount of animal welfare problems in the UK’s farming industry. ![]() ![]() Popular supermarket chain, Marks & Spencer (M&S), have announced that they will now only be stocking RSCPA assured milk.
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