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Animal Person

The University of Puerto Rico, an "1862" LGU founded in 1900, operates a slaughter facility killing small ruminants -- typically goats and sheep, cattle being large ruminants. There's an Archive icon for possible later listening. Ruminants are four-footed, hoofed, even-toed, cud-chewing mammals with four stomachs.

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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

Critter News

Carnivores killed less than 1% of cattle (0.18%) and approximately 3% of sheep produced in the U.S.; • Out of Step with American Values - Americans value wildlife and abhor animal cruelty.

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 4 of 13

Animal Ethics

Suppose someone enjoys drinking the blood of cattle and hogs. Suppose there was a breed of sheep that became very ill when the sheep’s fleece was removed; they did not function normally. If, on the other hand, the legs are produced in factory conditions, there is a moral objection. KBJ: Ditto. What is supposed to follow?