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Why Indigenous Cows Deserve Lifelong Dignity Beyond Milk Yields
By Acharya Ramanath, Sanctuary Trustee
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Published Sep 30, 2026
Exploring the ecological and ethical necessity of supporting cows across every stage of life, especially their golden retirement years.
In contemporary commercial dairying, cows that conclude their peak lactation years are frequently viewed as financial liabilities. At Cow Town Sanctuary Ltd, we fundamentally reject this extractive premise. Indigenous cows such as the Gir and Kankrej are pivotal keystones of sustainable soil health, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. Even in retirement, their dung and urine provide essential microbial fuel for chemical-free regenerative farming.
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