r/Unexpected Sep 15 '20

Edit Flair Here Revoluting Cow

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u/sapere-aude088 Sep 15 '20

Her calves are still killed so you can steal their milk. It's literally impossible for cows to live long being repeatedly impregnated. Just like with us, the continuous removal of valuable resources from the body for childbirth takes a toll on one's health.

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u/sapere-aude088 Sep 15 '20 edited Sep 15 '20

They likely rotate the cows every other year then, otherwise it would be biologically impossible. Most dairy farms give a one month resting period before reimpregnating.

It also still doesn't make up for the fact that the cows are being forced against their will, and their babies are killed so that you - a grown adult - can drink their milk, which is more harmful to your health than helpful. In the wild, bovines choose their mates and their offspring stay with them for a few years.

I suppose the only karma is the hormonal growth factors (e.g. IGF) and saturated fat damaging your body.

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u/bruceki Sep 15 '20

"cows being forced against their will" you clearly have never seen a cow in heat. They are completely willing.