At Josefin Liljeqvist, our commitment to animal protection goes hand in hand with our dedication to ethical luxury. As we approach a pivotal moment for Swedish cows, we want to shed light on a crucial issue that affects not only these magnificent animals but also the broader landscape of the future of sustainable, traceable, and ethical fashion.
Tomorrow, the result of the petition JagVillBeta.Nu ("I Want to Graze") will be presented to the Swedish Minister of Agriculture. This petition aims to preserve Swedish cows' world-unique grazing rights—a right unlike any other in the world.
Here’s why these grazing rights are so important:
A World-Unique Right – Swedish cows are the only cattle globally with legal graze rights. This distinctive privilege is integral to their welfare and our agricultural heritage.
Built-in Flexibility – The current legislation allows for flexibility, with 6 collective hours a farmer can account for a full grazing day, a full 24 hours is not needed in the current legislation. Providing adaptability for farmers while ensuring cows get the outdoor time they need.
Seasonal Balance – In northern Sweden, cows have the legal right to graze for 2-3 months, and in the south: 4 months. This seasonal grazing ensures they benefit from the warmer months, which is crucial for their well-being as well as biodiversity benefits.
Consumer Impact – A staggering 80% of Swedish consumers have stated they would stop purchasing dairy products if cows lost access to grazing. This reflects a strong public sentiment about the importance of grazing rights.
Science Backs It – Research consistently shows that cows prefer to be outdoors. Grazing promotes biodiversity, lowers methane gas emission with 30% per cow (according to WWF), enhances animal health and welfare, and dramatically helps lower veterinary costs.
At Josefin Liljeqvist, all the farms we collaborate with uphold this world-unique grazing right, ensuring that every cow benefits from it. Our commitment to this right reflects our broader dedication to ethical, traceable, and sustainable practices in luxury fashion - especially linked to animal-based goods such as leather or glue, etc.
If, like us, you believe that this 30-year-old legal right (a gift to Astrid Lindgren on her 80th birthday!) should remain unchanged, we urge you to support the petition. Join over 108,000 individuals in advocating for the preservation of this vital legislation at www.JagVillBeta.Nu.
We hope you can take a moment to support this important cause and help safeguard this world-unique legal right for our four-legged co-habitants.
With appreciation,
Josefin with team
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