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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Way to help destroy the dairy industry you fucking asshole. |
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| Author: | Peoria Matt [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
This morning I was made aware of an animal abuse video that the group Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) produced and has released to the public and the press. Most of the footage for this video was captured on one of the dairies that belongs to Fair Oaks Farms. While we were made aware a couple months ago of the fact that ARM had gone undercover at Fair Oaks Farms, and had proactively made a statement, we had no idea what kind of footage had been captured or what – if any – abuse had occurred. It is with great disappointment to find, after closely reviewing the released ARM video, that there were five individuals committing multiple instances of animal cruelty and despicable judgement. Of the five, four were our employees and one was a 3rd party truck driver who was picking up calves. Of the four who were our employees, three had already been terminated prior to us being made aware months ago of the undercover ARM operation, as they were identified by their co-workers as being abusive of our animals and reported to management. So, in this instance our policy of cow care training – “see something, say something” – worked. After reviewing the video frame-by-frame, those three employees are responsible for the overwhelming majority of offenses seen in this video. Unfortunately, the fourth employee’s animal abuse was not caught at that same time. Although he underwent another training session in animal care when we discovered there was an undercover ARM operation on our farm, after viewing the extent of his animal abuse, he is being terminated today. As to the individual who worked for the transportation company, today, we will notify the company that he works for and he will not be allowed on our farms again. It is our position that any companies that come in contact with transportation of our animals, should be well-versed in and adhere to our industry’s animal welfare practices which can be found in FARM. Months ago, when I first learned of the undercover activity, I requested a 3rd party review and we went through a re-training process throughout the dairies. While the review came back favorable, I am not letting my guard down and will institute more thorough monitoring and training so that this abuse can never happen again. This video and any future videos will be immediately handed over to the authorities for review and potential prosecution. Regardless, I am disgusted by and take full responsibility for the actions seen in the footage, as it goes against everything that we stand for in regards to responsible cow care and comfort. The employees featured in the video exercised a complete and total disregard for the documented training that all employees go through to ensure the comfort, safety and well-being of our animals. It is a shock and an eye-opener for us to discover that under our watch, we had employees who showed disregard for our animals, our processes and for the rule of law. This ARM video shines a light on an area that – despite our thorough training, employee on-boarding procedures and overall commitment to animal welfare – needs improvement. However, as I have stated before, the fact that ARM takes months before notifying owners or authorities regarding on-going animal abuse is concerning. I have personally reached out to ARM’s founder, Richard Couto, to discuss a more symbiotic relationship but he has yet to reach back. A full investigation of all aspects of the video is underway, during and after which disciplinary action will be taken, including termination and criminal prosecution, of any and all employees and managers who have violated either our animal care practices or the law or both. The statement that we grow and sell drugs on our farms is false. The plants featured in the video are an invasive perennial species that is rampant on farms all over the midwest. With that said, I am disappointed to learn of potential drug use on our properties. Months ago, the individual seen smoking by the barn and doing drugs in a truck was turned in by his co-workers to one of our managers. That manager notified local law enforcement about the drug use and, accordingly, a police report is on file. In regards to my comment on not sending our calves to veal – it was not our practice in the past, but due to a lack of communication between the general manager in charge of livestock sales and myself, I was unaware that we were selling our calves to the veal industry and apologize for the unintended false claim made previously. Our bull calves will no longer go to veal. It is with a heavy heart that I prepare this statement today. As a veterinarian whose life and work is dedicated to the care, comfort and safety of all animals, this has affected me deeply. I am disappointed for not being aware of this kind of awful treatment occurring and I take full responsibility for what has happened. I also take full responsibility to correct and ensure that every employee understands, embraces and practices the core values on which our organization stands. I am and will continue to be deeply involved in the resolution of this matter, down to every one of our employees, so that I can guarantee that these actions never again occur on any of our farms. Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or questions. Dr. Mike McCloskey Fair Oaks Farms |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
we don't use the "o" word anymore |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
good dolphin wrote: we don't use the "o" word anymore occountability? |
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| Author: | Seacrest [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Hatchetman wrote: Way to help destroy the dairy industry you fucking asshole. YUP The kids at the corner school are currently staging a walk out against milk and dairy farmers. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Seacrest wrote: Hatchetman wrote: Way to help destroy the dairy industry you fucking asshole. YUP The kids at the corner school are currently staging a walk out against milk and dairy farmers. The dairy industry will be fine. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Seacrest wrote: Hatchetman wrote: Way to help destroy the dairy industry you fucking asshole. YUP The kids at the corner school are currently staging a walk out against milk and dairy farmers. History will look back on the day that a bunch of teenagers walked out of school as the end of milk and meat being consumed in America. |
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| Author: | KDdidit [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: Seacrest wrote: Hatchetman wrote: Way to help destroy the dairy industry you fucking asshole. YUP The kids at the corner school are currently staging a walk out against milk and dairy farmers. History will look back on the day that a bunch of teenagers walked out of school as the end of milk and meat being consumed in America. Hopefully the kids won't run into any Native Americans. |
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| Author: | Rod [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Paging Hank Scorpio! |
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| Author: | Spaulding [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
The video is horrible. I've been looking at rescue dogs lately. I don't understand how people can treat animals so poorly. |
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| Author: | 312player [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Spaulding wrote: The video is horrible. I've been looking at rescue dogs lately. I don't understand how people can treat animals so poorly. Didn't see the video, have no interest in seeing it. It's disgusting how some people treat animals. That's the sign of a serial killer- Psycho path piece of crap. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
I drive right past this place a few times a year. They are trying to make it the biggest tourist attraction in Indiana, surpassing, I don't know, the roundabout in Indianapolis and a racetrack that is worth visiting one day a year. At least it gives the rest stops more pamphlets to have instead of it being filled with "Visit Muncie!" ones that haven't been taken in 10 years because there aren't enough explanation points to make visiting Muncie seem like something you choose to do. |
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| Author: | Seacrest [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Douchebag wrote: Seacrest wrote: Hatchetman wrote: Way to help destroy the dairy industry you fucking asshole. YUP The kids at the corner school are currently staging a walk out against milk and dairy farmers. The dairy industry will be fine. Shhhhhhhhh. It took two years for Hatchet to develop a new fantasy. Let's not discourage him now. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Spaulding wrote: I don't understand how people can treat animals so poorly. look at how people treat other people... |
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| Author: | Terry's Peeps [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Paging Hank Scorpio! Hank is right. |
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| Author: | Seacrest [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Bagels wrote: Spaulding wrote: I don't understand how people can treat animals so poorly. look at how people treat other people... This |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Bagels wrote: Spaulding wrote: I don't understand how people can treat animals so poorly. look at how people treat other people... Yeah, but nobody cares about that. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Bagels wrote: Spaulding wrote: I don't understand how people can treat animals so poorly. look at how people treat other people... |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: Bagels wrote: Spaulding wrote: I don't understand how people can treat animals so poorly. look at how people treat other people... you make a valid point |
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| Author: | Kirkwood [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: Bagels wrote: Spaulding wrote: I don't understand how people can treat animals so poorly. look at how people treat other people... can't dispute that. |
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| Author: | Kirkwood [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: I drive right past this place a few times a year. They are trying to make it the biggest tourist attraction in Indiana, surpassing, I don't know, the roundabout in Indianapolis and a racetrack that is worth visiting one day a year. At least it gives the rest stops more pamphlets to have instead of it being filled with "Visit Muncie!" ones that haven't been taken in 10 years because there aren't enough explanation points to make visiting Muncie seem like something you choose to do. indiana beach!!!! 
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
I'd love to throw those meth heads in the ring with a couple of bulls to see how tough they are. Throw Mcloskey in there too. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Seacrest wrote: The kids at the corner school are currently staging a walk out against milk and dairy farmers. No they're not.
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| Author: | Chet Coppock's Fur Coat [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
We stopped at Fair Oaks when I was driving my car down from Chicago to North Carolina. Clean bathrooms (I would have to defer to whistler as to whether they are nicer than Jeni's for taking a shit) and they got us each for a pastry (mine was good but overpriced) and a 16 oz bottle of milk. |
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| Author: | Hussra [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Guessing there's Dutch in this operation's family tree. |
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| Author: | Spaulding [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Seacrest wrote: Bagels wrote: Spaulding wrote: I don't understand how people can treat animals so poorly. look at how people treat other people... This Animals aren't assholes, sometimes other people are. |
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| Author: | Hussra [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Spaulding wrote: Animals aren't assholes, sometimes other people are. Dog(s) with no cats household? |
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| Author: | KDdidit [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Hussra wrote: Spaulding wrote: Animals aren't assholes, sometimes other people are. Dog(s) with no cats household? Toxic would like to tell us about Pit Bulls |
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| Author: | Nardi [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Spaulding wrote: Seacrest wrote: Bagels wrote: Spaulding wrote: I don't understand how people can treat animals so poorly. look at how people treat other people... This Animals aren't assholes, sometimes other people are. Of course they're assholes. |
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| Author: | Spaulding [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Owner of Fair Oaks Farms |
Hussra wrote: Dog(s) with no cats household? I have a dog. I'm afraid of cats and my husband is allergic to them. |
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