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Thoroughbred Dealer Convicted of Animal Cruelty

Critter News

He didn't know how his horses were being treated on his own farm? Prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and owner Ernie Paragallo was convicted Wednesday of mistreating dozens of malnourished horses on his Hudson Valley farm. Tags: New York animal cruelty horses. Plus, this is the guy's BUSINESS. And he didn't know?

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 8 of 13

Animal Ethics

One argument is this: The present practice of treating animals used for food is immoral and should be changed. One ought to adopt the best means. This includes refusing to support business firms that cause, or profit from, animal suffering. So, if one wants to change the present practice, the best means is to stop eating meat.