ANIMALS"Do cattle and other animals know they are walking up a chute that will lead to their death?" Many people ask this question, which the author first had to answer when starting work in the cattle industry. From observations at slaughter plants, feedlots, and ...
But when in the case of animals impulse has been superadded, whereby they are enabled to go in quest of their proper aliment, for them, say the Stoics, Nature’s rule is to follow the direction of impulse. But when reason by way of a more perfect leadership has been bestowed on the ...
But whether you want to call leather a co-product, by-product or direct product, there’s no hiding the fact that animals are exploited, slaughtered and monetised for their skin. However, as a culture, we’ve become dependent on leather. Heck, I was hooked on leather before I was vegan...
crippling poverty in Africa, weak and corrupt law enforcement, and more ways than ever to kill an elephant have created a perfect storm. The result: Some 30,000 African elephants are slaughtered every year, more than 100,000
Wagyu beef cows are usually slaughtered at around 30 months, unlike their traditional counterparts, which are slaughtered at 18 months. A major determinant of whether these cattle are ready for slaughter is their weight. Wagyu cattle typically weigh about 1,500 pounds before they are considered rea...
Halal compliance: Products with animal fats should be from Halal-slaughtered animals. Pork-related items must clearly state their content and are typically restricted to designated sections in stores. Pet foods: Arabic labels stating “Not fit for human consumption" are compulsory. Both production and...
Goats typically live to around 12 but are often seen unprofitable from 6 and slaughtered and sent off for meat prematurely. There’s no doubt that these goats are exploited for their hair, and this practice is anything but ethical. However, just across the border is another approach to cashme...
Through decoration and consecration, ordinary objects, like pots, bottles or parts of slaughtered animals, become sacred objects for use in rituals. In parts of Africa, people who want to become spiritual leaders in the Voodoo community can enter religious centers, which are much like convents ...
Some of these qualities depend on preparation; others depend on how the cow was raised and when it was slaughtered. Typically to make a steak, the meat is butchered in cross-section -- the cut is perpendicular to the muscle fibers, or grain [source: Oklahoma State University]. The meat ...
As your children learn to care for chickens, they’ll be better prepared to move on to bigger animals such as pigs, goats, and cows as they get older. 4. Learning the Circle of Life Teaching children about theincubation and hatching processis a fun and educational experience. From candling...