When MacFarland was a baby he was dehorned/disbudded, an incredibly painful practice where the nerve rich horns are removed or the buds burned so as not to continue to develop. This is done by farmers for safety or economic reasons though the animal cannot give consent and is not given pain medication. Mac’s left horn grew back in completely deformed and brittle, and last week he broke it off when he hit it on a fence (swipe right for the aftermath). After bleeding an alarming amount, it finally stopped with the application of cornstarch. Just one of the many ways animals are exploited by humans. If you think “grass-fed” or “free-range” animals don’t suffer, think again. #veganforhim #macfarlandthehighlandcoo #safeandloved #eatbeansnotbeings #loveoneanother #blackberrycreek #highlandcow (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/B794OH-nexl/?igshid=dbqiv77tpvcc