Speaking the White Truth – building a better world for dairy and farm animals

International animal welfare organization,World Animal Protection has today submitted a detailed report to the government of Delhi,comprising the learning and findings from its “Better Dairy’ campaign. World Animal Protection India started a campaign in 2012 to improve the lives of dairy animals by becoming the voice for these sentient beings. India is home to over 299 million cattle ,90 million of whom live in urban and peri-urban areas. Every day ,as estimated 50 million dairy animals suffer the worst cruelty as they live in unacceptable conditions in these urban and pre urban areas. The National Dairy code for better management of cows and buffaloes should recommended to the dairy industry in the country as well as state government .The National Code of Practices for Management of Dairy Animals in India covers all aspects of the industry -from advice on breeding and husbandry,through to guidance on how animals should be fed and housed.Basic hygiene,sanitation and guidance on record keeping are also included.