Cows And Bulls
India is known for loving the veneration of its cows and bulls. This is a myth in 21st Century India. We have seen in our Village to Village Animal Welfare Program, that cows and bulls are in the most pathetic condition.
- Locally this harsh reality is seen in severely emaciated cows, bulls and calves. Because their mother’s milk is to be sold, year old calves, especially males, are the weight and size of a 4 month old calf.
- Out of 37 cattle seen in 1 village by our Veterinarians, only 2 were bulls. This scenario is repeated in every village. Why only 2 bulls? Most go to the slaughterhouse. (see picture below)
- Most owners believe it is acceptable to give their cow the bare minimum food, until she calves. Then her diet is augmented minimally, for the purpose of more milk.
- Cows and calves are tied almost 24 hours a day with the shortest rope possible.
- Tying 24 hours a day with short rope is common practice
Inspired by our own spirituality, we are extremely saddened and alarmed by the condition of bulls and cows in India and in our local area
All our Cows and Bulls
Bhakti
Bhakti
Bhakti
Bhakti has amazing curved horns, nobody else has horns like hers, they look like a crown. For other bulls, horns like hers make their head look smaller, but she looks like a Queen.
Arjun
Bhakti
Bhakti
At the new year, it will be 3 months he has been with us, and although he is still a bit thin, at least he now has a roof over his head and proper daily meals.
Kripa Sindhu
Kripa Sindhu
Kripa Sindhu
It will take a few more years for him to believe that the people who come up to him are ALWAYS just going to do something good.
Dina Bandhu
Kripa Sindhu
Kripa Sindhu
He was thrown out into the street when he became old and his legs began to hurt. All his life he pulled a heavy cart, and, unfortunately, did not receive proper care.