a close up of a brown cow with a black background

Cows are wonderfully curious and sensitive beings who would naturally live in small herds, form close friendships with others and develop a social hierarchy. Relationships are important to cows, and each one can recognise more than 100 members of their herd. Sadly, these sweet, peaceful beings are exploited in many ways. Every year in New Zealand, over four million calves are separated from their mothers at birth. As many as two million calves are killed every year, considered ‘waste products’ of the dairy industry. Visit https://safe.org.nz/our-work/animals-in-aotearoa/cows-2/