Dairy farmers do not dump antibiotics into the food supply

There is so much misinformation out there. I wish the news media would get their story straight.  Who the heck do they get their information from???  How many dairy farmers do you know that dump antibiotics into the bulk tank???  NONE!
Here's the truth:  Dairy farmers want their cows to be healthy, but sometimes a cow gets sick and needs to be treated. When that happens, the dairy farmer will give her the appropriate medicine, which may include an antibiotic.  However, that cow's milk cannot go into the milk supply until the antibiotic is out of her system.  She is milked into a separate container and that milk is tossed.  She is tested until her milk does not contain one trace of antibiotic.  Only then can the dairy farmer put her milk back into the milk supply.  If the farmer accidentally puts her milk in the tank, and that milk contains antibiotic, the WHOLE tank has to be dumped and if the milk accidentally makes it onto the milk truck, the WHOLE truck has to be dumped and the farmer has to pay for all the lost milk. 
Some examples of when our cows are given antibiotics:  If one of our dairy cows develops mastitis, she is given an antibiotic directly into the teat with a special syringe tip.  We give our new moms an antibiotic after calving only if she doesn't get her cleanings out, she gets a twisted stomach and needs surgery, or she develops a fever after calving.  And again, her milk must be dumped until she tests clear of the antibiotic.  Our calves do not receive antibiotics routinely in their feed.  They are only given medication if they are sick.  We often consult our vet before giving antibiotics to any of our cows.  We do not routinely go around and give them injections "just in case"!  So before you believe everything that the news media tells you, for Pete's sake, ask the farmer!  We are happy to answer your questions truthfully.