Though it may seem obvious, many people have no idea that in
order to produce milk, cows have to be pregnant or have just given birth. Just
like all other mammals, cows lactate in order to produce milk for their babies.
order to produce milk, cows have to be pregnant or have just given birth. Just
like all other mammals, cows lactate in order to produce milk for their babies.
On dairy farms, cows are routinely separated from their
newborn calves only hours after they’re born so farmers can take their
milk. This is one of the many ways in which the dairy industry is so incredibly cruel.
newborn calves only hours after they’re born so farmers can take their
milk. This is one of the many ways in which the dairy industry is so incredibly cruel.
Clarabelle, a rescued cow living at Edgar’s Mission, a
sanctuary in Australia, arrived at the sanctuary pregnant and gave birth in
secret. Haunted by memories from her time on a dairy farm, Clarabelle hid her
calf in a new hiding spot every day so she wouldn’t be taken by humans.
sanctuary in Australia, arrived at the sanctuary pregnant and gave birth in
secret. Haunted by memories from her time on a dairy farm, Clarabelle hid her
calf in a new hiding spot every day so she wouldn’t be taken by humans.
Watch
the inspiring story here:
the inspiring story here:
The
best way to protect cows is to choose delicious dairy-free alternatives to
cow’s milk. Click here for
a list of some of our favorites.
best way to protect cows is to choose delicious dairy-free alternatives to
cow’s milk. Click here for
a list of some of our favorites.
