Management Practices. Saputo requires commitment from its suppliers to eliminate or modify routine management practices that are unnecessary or cause pain, specifically: The practice of tail docking has been done based on the assumption that this procedure will decrease the risk of udder infections, contribute to cleaner cows and improve the working conditions of those handling dairy cows. Scientific evidence has not identified any differences in udder or leg hygiene, somatic cell count or prevalence of intramammary pathogens that could be attributed to tail docking. Tail docking causes pain or discomfort, and neuroma formation, risk of post-operative infections and loss of ability to control flies are welfare concerns associated with tail docking. The American Veterinary Medical Association, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, Australian Veterinary Association and the National Mastitis Council all oppose the routine tail docking of dairy cattle. Alternative management practices to avoid dairy cattle handler discomfort can be used such as:
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Sources: Milk Supply Agreement, Milk Supply Agreement