Absolutely. The well-being of a dairy cow is the farmers’ primary concern because it’s the right thing to do, and proper animal care leads to the production of high quality milk. Nutritious diets, healthy living conditions and good medical care are all essential for a healthy herd, and these are among the many animal welfare practices routinely used by dairy farmers. Animal scientists and dairy farmers continually explore different ways to improve the comfort of dairy cows.

Most dairy farmers live and work on their farms everyday, so it's important for them to protect the land, water and air for their families, their surrounding communities and future generations. All dairy farms must meet standards for manure storage, handling and recycling per guidelines from their state and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Caring for the environment is a smart business practice, and helps to ensure healthy cows, happy neighbors and a safe home.

Yes! Farmers are proud to raise healthy cattle, sheep and goats. They know that people won’t buy unhealthy animals. Badly-treated animals produce poor quality meat and the countries that buy Australian cattle and sheep won’t let diseased animals off the boats.

Modern technology helps farmers boost efficiency and care for their animals and surroundings. Technologies like "methane digesters," composting and conservation buffers actively work to conserve energy and water and reduce odor and waste, while creating organic fertilizer for local nurseries, neighbors and croplands. It's all part of making farms sustainable for the future.

Most dairy farmers live and work on their farms, so it’s important to them to protect the land, water and air for their families, surrounding communities and future generations. Environmental practices on all dairy farms are tightly regulated by both federal and state agencies. While requirements vary from state to state, most dairy farmers consistently meet or exceed these regulations.

Dairy farmers strive to deliver high-quality animal care every day and they take tremendous pride in doing so. Healthy cows produce high-quality products, so it doesn't make sense for a farmer to give his or her cows anything less than the best treatment. Nutritious diets, comfortable living conditions and good medical care are among the many practices routinely used by dairy farmers to ensure a healthy herd.

Cloning is a niche-market technology and it remains to be seen whether dairy farmers will choose to use it. There are currently very few cloned dairy cows in this country ? only about 150 cows out of the 9 million total U.S. dairy cows ? and many of these are "show" animals. Dairy farmers and cattle ranchers have been using safe and proven methods to breed the best livestock for decades, and cloning simply gives farmers another option in breeding animals.

Males are called bulls. Females, prior to giving birth, are called calves or heifers. Once they give birth, female dairy animals are called cows. All cows give milk once they have a calf.

The same things we do, believe it or not! That's not to say they worry about the economy, what celebrities are wearing, which Sopranos character will get killed off this season, the price of mascara or tax returns. They focus primarily on two basic things: contented leisure, consisting of things like waiting for the owner to come home, gazing out the window, having a full belly, cuddling with their kittens, playing with other pets or toys etc.

Other Dogs: Yes, Pharaoh Hounds play very well with other breeds of dogs. PH's are quite active and play enthusiastically, so similar size is helpful. However I've seen a number of Pharaohs playing nicely with dogs many times smaller than themselves. Watch carefully whenever new dogs get together for the first time. Help them to establish good basic interaction rules and you should have little trouble. Now having said that, there are times you should be more careful.

The BMC was bred as a homestead dog that would protect its family and home against intruders. This means that a well-bred BMC is territorial. Most BMCs off their "turf" work well with other dogs, hunting or herding stock, but on their family property will chase the same dog away. Their turf can be viewed by the dog as the family's home, land, truck, or sometimes proximity to "their person".

Gap Inc. does not conduct or endorse animal testing on any personal care products. We require our vendors and testing laboratories to use other means to verify the safety and stability of these goods.

Only those licensed by the state are allowed to rehabilitate and care for wildlife. Those who are licensed include veterinarians and lay people called Wildlife Rehabilitators. Because rehabilitators are not paid, there are not many of them around. Those that do handle wildlife often refuse to handle rabies vector species (for obvious reasons) such as skunks, raccoons and fox. Wildlife Damage Control does NOT rehabilitate wildlife.

Most people believe that unnecessary suffering is bad. Other animals -- particularly vertebrates -- suffer physical pain and even emotional stress in much the same way humans do. Because of this, we should take animals' suffering seriously. Because animal products are not a necessary part of our diet, becoming vegan is one of the most effective ways to reduce animals' suffering.

Dogs? Cats? Every situation is unique. Westies can get along with other animals under the right circumstances. Dominant, male Westies often have difficulty getting along with other unaltered male dogs.

Farm-to-school opens up a large new market for farmers. The potential for significant sales exists: in North Carolina, for example, farmers sold $500,000 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables to state schools in 2004-2005. In Oklahoma, according to one estimate, farmers could sell $6 million worth of fruits and vegetables to schools. Such dollars are recirculated in rural communities, improving the economy.

Not routinely, as can be the case in other types of farming. Instead organic farmers try to use holistic methods wherever possible. However, if antibiotics are necessary, on the advice of a vet, to prevent or reduce an animal’s suffering, or to return it to full health, they must be given. The welfare of the animal becomes the main concern. While on antibiotics, and for a period afterwards, that animal’s product must not be sold as organic.

Of course, like one of our own! Our Caregivers shifts are assigned by wing, so they see the same pets day after day and can establish a relationship and bond with them. They truly care about "their" dogs!

Animal Care and Control operates three shelters. One is for the City of Coolidge on Kenworthy Road. Another is in San Manuel near the rodeo grounds, and the third is our main office/shelter at 764 S. Eleven Mile Corner Road between Coolidge and Casa Grande.

We regularly medicate and care for sick and injured animals in our Shelter. We ask people to volunteer to provide foster homes for sick/injured animals while they are recuperating. Sick and injured animals recover more quickly and thoroughly when they are in a home and not suffering additional stress in the confines of a cage or kennel at the Shelter. If you would like to open your heart and home to a convalescing animal, please call our Foster Care Coordinator, Jeannie Sexauer, at 724-225-9898

The species that we commonly deal with are local pinnipeds: California sea lions, northern elephant seals and Pacific harbor seals. Less common patients include northern fur seals and Steller sea lions. On rare occasions The Center has cared for Guadalupe fur seals. We rescue and aid in the rehabilitation of stranded dolphins, porpoises and whales.

U.S. pork producers know that good care and attention to the well-being and comfort of their animals is not only the right thing to do, it is an important responsibility they take seriously. The modern farmer goes to great lengths to ensure his or her animals are raised in a clean, comfortable, disease-free environment.