What does Easter kid meat have to do with regional leather?

The annual birth rate plays a crucial role in the production of goat's milk. Goats must give birth regularly in order to produce milk. But there is an unpleasant reality to this practice: The young male animals, which often have no further agricultural use, are usually slaughtered after just a few months and marketed as "Easter kid meat". Their meat is sold mainly in western and southern Switzerland; everything else, including their skin, is disposed of. A few farmers keep the kids until autumn to let them graze outdoors over the summer. This situation not only raises ethical questions, but also has ecological and economic consequences.

Many people are unaware of the consequences of consuming goat's milk products, which also applies to cow's milk production. Male calves are also slaughtered after a few months of life in order to save space and resources. This aspect of milk production is often overlooked or suppressed.

It is important that consumers are aware of the origin and production conditions of their food. A conscious decision for or against the consumption of goat's milk products or other animal products can help to drive demand for ethically responsible products and thus have a positive impact on the entire food industry.

We wish people do think more about where their food comes from, how it is produced and the impact of their choices. This motivates us to do our part to educate people and raise awareness of these issues, because through education and transparency we can contribute to more sustainable and ethical food production.