Humane Myth
September 2008
In order to maintain uninterrupted milk production, cows are forced year
after year to go through an endless cycle of pregnancy and birth, only to
have their calves immediately taken from them. Cows and calves cry out for
each other as they are separated.
ALL forms of dairy farming [organic and conventional] involve forcibly
impregnating cows. This involves a person inserting his arm far into the
cow’s rectum in order to position the uterus, and then forcing an instrument
into her vagina. The restraining apparatus used is commonly called a "rape
rack."
Half of all calves born are male. Of no use in milk production, they are
sent to veal-producing operations or directly to auctions where they are
sold and slaughtered when they are just a few days old. Male calves used for
veal production suffer a crude castration process and are killed after 4
months spent in small crates or pens.
After just 4 to 6 years, dairy cows are “spent” from being forced to
continuously produce milk. Often weak and ill, they endure transport to
auction and slaughter, both of which are traumatic for these gentle animals.
If allowed to exist free of exploitation and slaughter, cows can live 25
years or more.
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