[Ex-Dem]

It claims that California cows live in feces-soaked dirt lots devoid of vegetation

Hey, they've got it better than some college kids. Have you seen those roach-infested, filthy cubbyholes that serve as dorms? Yeeesh.

[dirtbiker]

It claims that California cows live in feces-soaked dirt lots devoid of vegetation

Since I grew up on a dairy farm, I think I have a lot more experience with cows than anybody at PETA does, collectively. I base my knowledge on practical, hands-on experience, not pictures and propaganda.

1) Cows must be kept as clean as possible. This prevents infections in their udders, and makes cleaning them off before milking a lot easier.

2) While some cows are kept in feedlots (on concrete, not dirt! Hard to scrape "feces" from dirt...), most are pastured. Why? Grass is free, simple enough.

[HighWheeler]

It claims that California cows live in feces-soaked dirt lots devoid of vegetation

I got this picture by Googling "california cows". They look happy to me. The one on the right is showing PETA where they can kiss her.