I know pigs are pretty smart creatures, and that cows can show signs of fear and anxiety when being led to slaughter. I've no reason to believe that other animals don't have similar responses. Essentially, I just minimize what I eat in the way of animal proteins as much as possible, and when I do eat such meat it's mostly chicken, turkey or fish. That's not to say I never eat pork or red meat, but it's rare, and generally I only buy such meat when I know about the provider and the slaughtering methods. A sometimes exception is when eating in a restaurant.
I am concerned about the inhumane way some animals are slaughtered. Things are getting better in that regard, which is as it should be, but there are still too many instances where animals are raised and slaughtered inhumanely and with little or no concern for their well being. Fortunately, there are many providers who raise, handle, and slaughter their animals with care and appreciation.
Shel |