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Interesting, wonder if the same applies with cows? I know on PETA's website they say "Cows produce milk for the same reason why humans and other mammals do: to
by Keverw 8y ago
Interesting, wonder if the same applies with cows?
I know on PETA's website they say "Cows produce milk for the same reason why humans and other mammals do: to nourish their young. But the millions of cows who live on U.S. dairy farms are forced into a vicious cycle of continuous pregnancy so that they will produce milk for human consumption." [1]
Only reason I really looked into this is I have a friend who's vegan and I'm like "What's wrong with milk? How are you hurting them?" since not eating their meat. Thinking cows that made milk were some magical special animal that main purpose was just making milk.
I've never been a huge fan of plain milk, but I do love ice cream, milk in coffee, mashed potatoes, tomato soup I like with milk better, etc.
[1] https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/animals-used-food-factsheets/veal-byproduct-cruel-dairy-industry/ https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/animals-us...
- PhasmaFelis 8y agoI honestly don't know either way, but I wouldn't trust PETA's word on anything without double-checking. I believe they mean well, but they've never shied from bending the truth and using blatant propaganda techniques to try to meet their ends. If cows are forced into continuous pregnancy, it's more likely to be because beef is very profitable...