Animal Welfare Board of India withdraws appeal to celebrate Cow Hug Day on Feb 14

No ‘Cow Hug Day’: As directed by the Competent Authority and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying the appeal issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India for celebration of Cow Hug Day on February 14 stands withdrawn.

In the appeal on Wednesday, the Animal Welfare Board of India backed up its advice on hugging a cow on Valentine's Day with examples like it would bring "emotional richness" and increase "individual and collective happiness".

More details awaited.