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Milk looks simple. But across the world, many dairy systems share the same welfare harms. Start with the cycle: cows are repeatedly made pregnant to produce milk. Calves are often separated soon after birth, which can cause distress for both. Next, look at what farms track. In welfare reports and veterinary studies, common problems include lameness, mastitis, injuries, and early culling. On screen, a hand‑drawn bar chart can compare these issues across regions using clearly labeled, sourced numbers—or “data varies by country” when a source isn’t shown. Then there’s housing. From tie‑stalls to crowded indoor barns, limited movement and hard flooring can raise health risks. A simple line graph can show how rates of lameness rise when time on pasture drops. The takeaway isn’t “every farm.” It’s that these patterns appear in many countries, and the data behind dairy often includes measurable suffering. Knowing that is the first step to change.