Investigation · Dairy · Global

WithinHoursofBirth:HowtheDairyIndustrySeparatesCowsandCalves

Newborn dairy calves are removed from their mothers within 24 hours of birth.

2024 · Animal Outlook, Animal Save Movement

Summary

To produce milk for humans, cows must be pregnant and their calves removed.

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Time until separation
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Typical slaughter age

Part 1

What the footage shows

Newborn calves dragged away; mothers calling for them for days.

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Where this reporting comes from