Barns Collapse Under Snow Killing 31 Cows

Sarah Von Alt December 6, 2014
Another sad story comes out of Buffalo this week, where the
recent snowfall caused a barn to collapse, killing more than 30 dairy cows.

According to Buffalo
News
:
More than 30 dairy cows were likely
killed Thursday at the Phillips Family Farms in Eden, as workers scrambled to
help save as many as they could in the midst of the snowstorm that collapsed
two barns in which they were housed. …
… Nearby on Belknap Road, a barn
collapsed Thursday on 120 dairy cows at Preischel Farms, and three of the cows
had to be shot.
While countless farmed animals are tragically killed in
events like this, it might be argued that those who survive have it much worse:
a lifetime of abuse and neglect.
Crushed to death or not, dairy cows endure hell on factory
farms, where they are subjected to lives of misery and deprivation. Most dairy
cows are kept in a constant state of pregnancy, and have their babies taken
away shortly after they’re born. You can find out more about the dairy industry’s cruel
practices
here.

To do your part to stop this horrific abuse, vow
to leave animals off your plate for good. Visit ChooseVeg.com today to learn more.

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