Dairy Cow Who ‘Faked Sleep’ To Avoid Being Milked Goes Viral

A dairy cow named Doris has gone viral on social media for seemingly "faking sleep" to avoid being milked on a farm in the UK. The video, posted by a farmhand named John Brodie, shows him trying to coax the cow to get up for milking. The video has garnered nearly two million views on TikTok, with many viewers joking and sympathizing with Doris.

While the viral video offers a lighthearted look at the dairy industry, the reality is much darker. Dairy cows often suffer from physical health issues such as mastitis and lameness due to being selectively bred for high milk production. Additionally, cows in the industry are forcibly impregnated, separated from their calves, and eventually sent to slaughter when their milk output decreases. The video, while entertaining, does not accurately portray the harsh realities of the dairy industry.