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Ever wonder where your milk really comes from? Dr. Michelle Schack didn't grow up on a farm, but she's become one of dairy farming's most trusted voices. As a UC Davis-trained veterinarian, co-founder of DairyKind, and TikTok educator with over 400,000 followers, Michelle bridges the gap between consumers and the dairy industry.
In this episode, we dive deep into the questions most of us are too afraid to ask: Why are antibiotics in milk such a concern? What does "factory farm" actually mean? How do we know our milk is safe? Michelle shares the truth about modern dairy farming, animal welfare audits, and why technology on farms is often designed to help animals live better lives.
We also explore the concept of "bucket terms"—words like "factory farm" that mean different things to different people—and why clarifying our definitions is ...
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