Protecting Cows can help save the world

First of all let us understand what is meant by the term cow protection. The term is found in an ancient book called the Bhagavad Gita which means the song of God. In the eighteenth Chapter it is described how people can find greater happiness by being employed in roles that suit their natures and abilities. For those with an interest in business they are directed to earn their income through agriculture, protecting of cows and trade but in a consciousness pointed towards God/Krishna. The protecting of cows implies that whilst they are used to create wealth the cows are kept in a caring and protected setting and are never killed. The natural wealth of a cow comes in the form of milk, milk products, manure and draft from oxen. The dynamics of cow protection brings people in closer connection with the cows, calves, bulls and oxen. Very often people interacting with protected cows find a sense of satisfaction and contentment.

Here are some thoughts on how protecting cows can benefit society.

Milk. There are thousands of products that can be made from milk ranging from the milk on our cereals, butter, cheese, whey, ice cream, Ghee etc. Milk products are nutritious, satisfying, and tasty. Cows are so generous that they produce plenty of milk for their calves and for the human population also. Cow protection means ensuring the calf gets its share and the rest can feed the people. If all the cows in the UK were protected cows there would be enough milk for every person to have about 300ml daily. No cows would be killed and the cows and their calves would be happy.

Manure. Cow dung feeds the soil which in turn feeds us from the bountiful crops produced by healthy and vibrant earth. For some farmers keeping cows just for their manure is enough a reason to keep them.

Oxen. These majestic animals have been key to sustainable living for centuries. Historically recently their role has been replace by horses and even more recently by tractors. If we want a truly sustainable society we must again consider a place for working oxen in our food production and local transportation

Cow interaction. There are numerous testimonials of people who have experienced satisfaction and contentment by interacting with cows and oxen. If there were more cows in the lives of people and if society was more localised by using oxen they society would be happier than it is now. Cow protection is not just about interacting with cows and oxen but it is about deeply appreciating their right to life and in reciprocating with their gifts by caring for them.

The Cow Care Scotland team are working to establish a small working protected dairy farm to demonstrate how beneficial it is to protect cows and to share those experiences with its visitors and followers.