Talk:Lacto vegetarianism

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Hello. I am wondering if lacto-vegetarians can eat cheese containing animal rennet? Thanks! Armyrifle 02:33, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Lacto-vegetarians only eat cheese containing non-animal rennet. In many countries cheese will be stamped as Suitable for vegetarians if this is the case. Regards, Gouranga(UK) 11:14, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much! Armyrifle 18:48, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Dubious

"Consuming dairy products does not involve killing animals when managed properly." Is this true, or can this be verified? I was under the impression that it is common practise to send bull calves to slaughter, plus of course there is the ethical concern of separating the mother from her calf shortly after birth [1]. nirvana2013 (talk) 11:46, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

I imagine that this is the practice in many commercial farms, but it is possible to run dairy farms without this[2]. Traditionally the bulls are used as oxen to help with the other farming, and the calves are allowed time with the mother. A well looked after cow in good health will produce more milk than is required purely to raise her calves. Gouranga(UK) (talk) 10:48, 22 February 2008 (UTC)