Rotten hooves that were dripping blood. Deep hoof lesions worsening for months. Lame cows attempting to walk on curled, overgrown hooves. Cows permanently confined on concrete floors.

This is the suffering documented in photos and videos PETA obtained from a whistleblower, who says they recorded and captured them at B&D Dairy outside Holstein, Iowa. These are the kind of images the dairy industry doesn’t want you to see.

These images are just a glimpse into the suffering on dairy farms, many of which permanently imprison thousands of cows in giant sheds with hard concrete floors, where they are deprived of everything natural to them.

What the Whistleblower Documented

The whistleblower alleges:

• Many cows suffered from hoof rot, lesions, and severe hoof overgrowth.
• Cows’ hooves deteriorated for as long as months.
• A significant percentage of the cows had hoof ailments and did not receive adequate hoof care.
• Cows with broken legs were left in pain for extended periods until a manager shot them with a gun.
• Numerous cows died from pneumonia, including a calf who suffered for days before dying.

Cows are not milk machines. On dairy farms:

• Unforgiving concrete floors damage their hooves and cause pressure sores.
• Buildups of waste expose them to infection.
• Extreme crowding forces them to stand for long periods.

Here’s what PETA and whistleblowers have documented at other dairy industry facilities across America:

• At Oakridge Dairy—the largest dairy in Connecticut—PETA...

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