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24/10/2011

Separation of cows and calves is a routine part of milk production, what is its impact on the animals' welfare? Plus, the role of National Parks 60 years after their creation.

The cow which Farming Today is following through a year of milk production has given birth, and the time has come for separation from her two day old calf. Dairy farmer, David Cotton, discusses why he believes the process causes minimal distress to the animals. As plans for a commercial gold mine in the Loch Lomond National Park look likely to be approved this week, Charlotte Smith discusses the role of National Park Authorities 60 years after they were first created.

Presenter: Charlotte Smith
Producer: Melvin Rickarby.

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