“The rubber hits the road now – it’s up to everyone across the supply chain to meet the required standards of care for bobby calves this season,” Ministry for Primary Industries deputy director general, Scott Gallacher, said.
Eight organisations make up the BCAG, which was formed at the end of 2015 to accelerate and add to existing measures aimed at ensuring everyone involved with bobby calves applies best practice in their handling and care.
The BCAG is made up of DairyNZ, the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand, Meat Industry Association, Federated Farmers, NZ Petfood Manufacturers Association, Road Transport Forum, NZ Veterinary Association and MPI.
Gallacher said farmers, industry and government had been working for some years on lifting the standard of care for bobby calves.
“We would like to acknowledge the majority of farmers, transporters and processors who care for and handle bobby calves appropriately.
"But we urge those who need to make improvements to step-up this season and demonstrate that as an industry, we care about bobby calf welfare.”
More? Go to www.mpi.govt.nz or call the MPI hotline on 0800 00 83 33.
