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India regards cattle as gods, so what do Indians raise cattle for?
Cattle in India are used for export and milk production.

According to the Nikkei Business News on May 3 1, 2065438, India will surpass Brazil and become the world's largest beef exporter. According to the forecast of USDA, the export volume of Indian beef will reach about 6.5438+0.7 million tons in 2065.438+03, accounting for 20% of the world's total export volume. In the last three years, exports to the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia have increased by about 2 times.

Indians like dairy products very much, claiming that they can't live without milk. Buffaloes support India's huge population demand, with the number exceeding 65438+ billion. Unlike tumor cows, which are regarded as sacred and inviolable in India, Indian buffaloes are often used as cows, and they will be sold as meat-eating cows when they are over 10 years old and cannot produce milk.

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Indian custom about cattle;

1, Hinduism regards cows as sacred, loves cows, respects cows, cows? Is it okay? With what? Meaning? Men? Swimming? Street? Boss, don't hit cows, don't eat beef, and ban cowhide products, such as belts, watchbands, shoes, clothes, etc.

2. In many Indian states, slaughtering cattle regarded as "sacred animals" will face up to five years' imprisonment. Similarly, it is illegal to export cattle only for slaughter.

3. A few festivals about cattle a year are far from satisfying the Indian people's worship of cattle. Many Indians also celebrate the festival of cows named "Gopastami". On the festival day, the owner bathed the cows, dressed them in the most charming way, and took them to the temple to thank them for everything.

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