Mickey was born in late June 2022. He is a Holstein cow, which is one of the most popular breeds of cows used in dairy. Mickey came from a small dairy in Vermont, where his mother lived all her life as a dairy cow. She was 9 years old when she gave birth to him. Her milk is sold for human consumption, so Mickey isn’t able to stay with his mom or get her milk. We were so lucky to be able to bring Mickey to the Sanctuary when he was a little over a week old. He is growing and will become a gentle giant. We expect that he will eventually weigh 1500 lbs!
Mickey
Gender
male
Breed
Holstein
Birth Place
Vermont
Birthdate
06/24/2022
Rescue Date
07/04/2022
Like humans, cows are pregnant for nine months. They only produce milk when they are pregnant. Cows produce milk to feed their babies. Their milk is rich in fats and vitamins so that their 50-pound calf may grow into a 1000-lb cow. It is baby food.
