Cows in mud: Photos reignite winter cropping debateSUPPLIED Photos allegedly taken by a Fiordland resident and supplied by Safe show cows in mud-filled paddocks with no shelter. Contribute NowPhotos of cows in muddy conditions show the "outrageous failure" by officials to act on winter grazing practices, an animal rights group says. READ MORE:* Farm animals suffering due to poor winter grazing practices, taskforce says* Agriculture minister Damien O'Connor says winter grazing campaign dented NZ reputation* Cows calving in mud 'unacceptable'A second set of photos, taken at the same location 10 days late, again shows cows standing and laying in mud. "A lot of work has gone on in Southland to improve winter grazing practices and from what we've heard, the situation is improving. Environment Southland chief executive Rob Phillips said farmers were advised last year that winter grazing practices needed to be significantly improved.

Source: Stuff June 25, 2020 01:27 UTC