Calf-killing practice sparks mixed debate

Published: 6:38PM Monday August 02, 2010 Source: ONE News

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Source: ONE News

There are calls for New Zealand's Agriculture Minister to pass legislation to ban the practice of premature birthing of calves
Now Playing: Farming practice sparks debate on our food (10:30)

Source: Close Up

Dairy farmers who induce cows so they produce milk earlier have come under fire, provoking strong debate across New Zealand.

But how does this effect consumers and New Zealand's reputation as food exporters?

Close Up listens to consumers' thoughts on the ethics of food and speaks to associate professor Hugh Campbell, an expert on food and the environment.

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