There are approximately 250 million cows producing milk around the world. An estimated 10 million dairy cows in North America, 23 million in the EU, and 6 million in Australia and New Zealand. Milk production is on the rise in countries not traditionally known for their milk, such as China—which now has over 12 million dairy cows.
Many believe dairy is cruelty-free, but the dairy industry is no less cruel than the meat industry. Some believe it is even crueler since dairy cows suffer for longer periods than those raised for meat. Cows in the dairy industry live up to 6 times shorter lives than they normally would. Cows can naturally live up to 25 years, but in the dairy industry, they are overused.
Cows—like all other mammals on Earth—produce milk for their babies. And in order to produce milk, they must have offspring, so the standard procedure on most dairy farms is artificial insemination. Moreover, dairy cows carry their young for 9 months, like humans.
Calves are separated from their mothers soon after they are born; either immediately, or within days. Female calves will be cycled into the dairy industry, while male calves will be killed or sold into the veal industry. Dairy cows are typically killed around 4-6 years old.
Learn more about the dairy industry:
First-Ever Cruelty Investigation into an Organic Dairy Farm: [ Ссылка ]
Inside the Veal Industry: Where Dairy Calves Go to Die: [ Ссылка ]
I Consumed Dairy Until Learning It’s The Cruelest Industry of All: [ Ссылка ]
This video was created by members of our Social Media Fellowship program as part of the 100 Voices campaign. Team Bosnian Vegan Feminists is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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