Thanks for the thoughtful response @barge - I most definitely agree 100% that the factory farms with all the abuse and trauma inherent in that system is horrific and should be completely dismantled and abandoned. That said, I believe there is a rural ideal of mutual co-opration with cows that can be achieved, where caring for them yields many benefits for human society. I definitely would not want cows to die out, because they can provide so much benefit for human society just by caring for them. I do also agree with you though that current day India leaves a LOT to be desired in the way they are treating their cows. Thanks so much for the resteem!!