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The separation breaks a strong maternal bond, and both cows and calves suffer. The above photo is taken from Animals Australia- Voice of Animals
When calves are removed, mother cows frantically bellow for the offspring that they will never see again. Separated calves appear frightened and bewildered.
Regardless of how this situation is handled, this separation causes enormous stress for both the cow and the calf.
New mothers are returned to the milking herd to maximise profits. The milk that nature destined for the calf is then processed for human consumption.
Cruelty to a Veal Calf in a Crate:
Few consumers realize that veal (meat from a calf) is a direct by-product of the dairy industry. In order for dairy cows to produce milk, they must be