Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The problem of the unjust use of farm animals is large, growing, historical, institutionalized, governmentally encouraged, and fundamentally unregulated at either the state or federal level. Farm animals are treated essentially as raw materials. Instead it aids industry boards that exist solely to sell animal products.

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Farm Animal Farmed Animals Farming Factory Farm 40

Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

I neglected to take the camera into the courtyard in the beginning, though I did bring the hounds and their beds. Then there are the myriad entry points to thinking about how we use animals and the impact that has on the animals, the planet, our bodies and our consciences. But why cause suffering at all when you don't need to?

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Vegan Factory Farm Factory Farming Slaughter 100

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 11, 2008

Of course, the meat is more expensive since it takes lots of real estate to freely graze a herd, and it’s tougher than typical supermarket fare (Americans are used to a style of marbling that’s caused by grain diets and flabby cattle, whereas grass-fed cows are trim from their daily ambles). It is essential for the industry’s survival.

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New York Times New York Meat Animal Welfare 40