Weaning/Bottle-Feeding Within the Dairy Industry - Zoe Stone

This podcast dives into a major controversy within the dairy industry: bottle-feeding. We hear from two experts within the dairy industry as they discuss their perspectives on the issue. Brooke Vanderloop of the AVA Group Inc. and Amber Canavan of the PETA organization share their opinions on weaning/bottle-feeding dairy calves and whether or not they view it as a necessity within the dairy industry. We talk about if bottle-feeding is the only way to adequately produce milk for consumers and possible alternatives to bottle-feeding dairy calves. 

The comments shared on this podcast are not reflective of Middle Tennessee State University. 

Objectives: 

1. I can define and understand what weaning/bottle-feeding within the dairy industry looks like.

2. I can explain 2 positive and 2 negative consequences of weaning/bottle-feeding within the dairy industry.

3. I can know/understand the changes that have occurred in the dairy industry in the past and predict changes that will occur in the future. 

Pre-Viewing Questions: 

List 4 things you know about bottle feeding dairy calves.

What is your current opinion on bottle feeding dairy calves?

Why do you think bottle feeding dairy calves is controversial? 

Guided Questions: 

1. What are two advantages of bottle-feeding calves? What are two advantages of naturally weaning calves?

2. At what age does Brooke wean her calves?Does she raise them off a bottle or a bucket?

3. Amber encountered calves involved in the dairy industry at ________ and ________. 

4. Why does Brooke think that bottle-feeding calves is a necessity to the dairy industry? 

5. The name of the dairy calf that Amber encountered at the animal sanctuary was ______.

6. What major company is PETA working with to promote the consumption of plant-based milks?

A.Dunkin Donuts 

B.Walmart 

C.Sonic 

D.Starbucks 

7. Name 3 benefits of consuming non-dairy milk alternatives that Amber discusses?

8.What kind of milk does Brooke think will be marketable in the future? 

Post-Listening Questions:

1. What are 4 things you know about bottle feeding dairy calves.

2. In 4 sentences, explain your current opinion on bottle feeding dairy calves and why you feel that way.

3. Explain 2 positive and 2 negative consequences of weaning/bottle-feeding within the dairy industry. 

Scoring Rubric: 

Question 1:

Level 1- Student lists one fact. 

(1 point) 

Level 2- Student lists two facts.

(2 points) 

Level 3- Student lists three facts. 

(3 points) 

Level 4- Student lists four facts. 

(4 points) 

Question 2: 

Level 1- Student shares their opinion in 1 to 2 sentences.

(1 point)

Level 2- Student shares and explains their opinion in 1 to 2 sentences. 

(2 points) 

Level 3- Student shares their opinion in 3 or 4 sentences.

(3 points)

Level 4- Student shares and explains their opinion in 3 to 4 sentences. 

(4 points) 

Question 3:

 Level 1- Student lists one pro and one con.

(1 point)

Level 2- Student lists 2 pros and 2 cons. 

(2 points)

Level 3- Student lists and describes one pro and one con. 

(3 points) 

Level 4- Student lists and describes at least two pros and two cons. 

(4 points)