The organisation has released findings from a new study conducted in 2025 in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Maharashtra. Amruta Ubale, Executive Director of Animal Equality India says, “The study covered 27 dairy farms and 3 cattle markets in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Maharashtra. Evidence gathered reveals widespread violations of animal welfare and food safety laws.”
Use of banned drugs: Because of the separation from her baby, the mother stops giving milk. Farmers injected cows with oxytocin — a hormone banned under law. This causes painful uterine contractions for the animals and in consumers it may lead to early puberty in girls, gynecomastia in boys, and vision or hearing problems in children. Pregnant women risk miscarriage, birth defects, low infant immunity, and postpartum bleeding from its consumption.
Unhygienic conditions: Milk was collected and stored in extremely unsanitary environments, surrounded by stench, flies, and mosquitoes. In some farms, expired and moldy bread was used as feed for animals.
Severe confinement: Dairy animals were found tied with short ropes their entire lives, unable to move freely. They were forced to stand, eat, and sleep in the same spot — often on floors covered in faeces and urine.
Untreated illnesses: Many animals were visibly suffering from health conditions but received no veterinary treatment.
Artificial reproduction: Every farm relied exclusively on artificial insemination, repeated year after year until the animals’ bodies could no longer endure the strain.
Separation of mothers and calves: Calves were taken away immediately after birth so their milk could be sold for human consumption. Both mothers and calves were heard crying in distress.
Physical harm: Cows were milked both by hand and machines, often causing injuries. Male calves, considered “useless” to the industry, were abandoned to die or sold for slaughter.
Disturbing practices: In some cases, farmers stuffing the bodies of dead calves with hay to trick grieving mothers into continuing milk production.
Animal abuse: Workers were also seen deliberately beating and abusing animals while forcing them into vehicles.
Ubale adds, “We have been conducting studies into India’s dairy industry since 2014. And with every study we’ve uncovered systemic cruelty and blatant disregard for both animal welfare and consumer safety.”
The above report has been submitted by Animal Equality Organisation. For more information visit their official website - https://animalequality.in/.
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