08/07/2025
THE HIDDEN TRUTH BEHIND U.S. CATTLE FEED: WHY INDIA BANS IMPORTED ANIMAL-BASED DAIRY PRODUCTS
The global food industry is often shrouded in practices that consumers remain unaware of—until shocking revelations come to light. A recent investigation into what American cows are fed has sparked outrage, particularly in India, where cultural, ethical, and health concerns have led to a strict ban on imported animal-based dairy products.
WHAT ARE U.S. COWS REALLY EATING?
According to reports, the diet of American cattle includes some disturbing ingredients:
• Pig blood (used as a protein supplement)
• Chicken f***s (repurposed as feed)
• Cat and dog meat (from euthanized animals in shelters)
• Plastic byproducts (as filler material)
These practices, while legal in the U.S., violate India’s food safety and religious sentiments, where cows are considered sacred, and the idea of feeding them animal byproducts, waste, or meat is unacceptable.
WHY DOES INDIA REFUSE IMPORTED MILK?
India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) has long maintained strict regulations against milk imports from countries where:
1. Ethical & Religious Concerns – Hindu traditions prohibit cow slaughter and the consumption of impure milk.
2. Health Risks – Feeding cattle animal waste, blood, and rendered meat increases the risk of mad cow disease (BSE), antibiotic resistance, and hormonal imbalances in milk.
3. Lack of Transparency – Many Western dairy industries do not label feed sources, making it impossible to verify safety.
THE BIGGER ISSUE: INDUSTRIAL DAIRY FARMING
The U.S. dairy industry prioritizes cost-efficiency over health, leading to:
• Hormone-laden milk (rBGH growth hormones are banned in India and the EU)
• Antibiotic overuse (contributing to superbugs)
• Environmental pollution (massive methane emissions and waste runoff)
INDIA’S ALTERNATIVE: A2 MILK & SUSTAINABLE DAIRY
Unlike the U.S., India’s traditional desi cow breeds (Gir, Sahiwal, etc.) produce A2 milk, which is:
• Easier to digest (no BCM-7 opioid effects like A1 milk)
• Ethically sourced (grass-fed, no animal byproducts)
• Aligned with Ayurveda (promotes health rather than industrial profit)
FINAL THOUGHTS: SHOULD CONSUMERS DEMAND CHANGE?
This controversy highlights a global double standard—while the U.S. FDA permits questionable cattle feed, India (and the EU) enforces stricter rules. Shouldn’t food safety and ethics come before profit?
What do you think? Should India continue its ban, or should Western dairy reforms be demanded? Comment below!
