5 mothers who only want 1 thing this Mother's Day

These 5 mothers all want the same thing this Mother's Day:

Cows are well known for the strong bonds formed between mother and calf.

One study found that the strong bond between mother and calf was formed in as little as five minutes.

In a natural setting, cows will drink from their mother for several months, up to a year.

Mother cows have been reported to bellow and call out for their calves if they're separated.

But she won't get to.

To produce milk for humans, a dairy cow must keep giving birth to calves, usually every year. Her calves are normally taken away in the first 24 hours of their life, so that the milk she is producing to feed her newborn can be bottled for human consumption.

There are more than 1 million cows in the Australian dairy industry today -- every single one is a mother. If they could have one thing this Mother's Day, I can guess what it would be ...

As long as the demand for dairy milk continues, mother cows and calves will continue to suffer as a result. The most powerful thing you can do to help dairy cows is to make the switch to dairy-free milk. Do something nice for the mother of another this Sunday 10 May and try a dairy-free alternative. There are so many delicious dairy-free options these days it's never been easier.

If you're ready to help mother cows (and their calves) every day and ditch dairy for good, sign the pledge today.

P.S. Wondering what happens to the male calves after they're taken from their mothers? This video, filmed in Victoria, shows the sad fate for unwanted calves, called "bobby calves". Warning: some graphic footage.

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