Bobby Cow

Almost all male calves and about three-quarters of female calves are slaughtered within days. These calves are known as “bobby calves”, and their short lives

A Bobby Calves National Vendor Declaration (NVD) is required for calves between five and 30 days of age, not accompanied by their mother.

The term 'bobby calves' refers to newborn calves that are less than 30 days old and not with their mothers. Essentially, they are surplus to

Bobby calves are mostly male calves, not required for the milking herd. On a dairy farm, more calves are generally born than are required for the milking herd.