Holly wrote:Holly wrote:Should we be concerned about how animals are treated on the farm?
Melisa: I love hearing that people care about the well-being and treatment of animals. Farmers, as a whole, have great respect for their livestock and treat them very well. Unfortunately, there are a few bad apples, but this is not representative of American agriculture. Farmers take great pride in the care and well-being of their herds or flocks. Ask any livestock farmer about their animal care practices, and you’re likely to get the full story!
Q: Are animals raised for food treated humanely?Melisa: I will say with great confidence that almost all livestock farmers are in this industry because they care about the well-being of their animals. They want their animals to be comfortable, healthy and growing. That can’t happen with mistreatment. Not to mention — most of us could never stomach mistreating an animal. We often take care of our animals long before we feed or care for ourselves.
https://nebraskacorn.gov/cornstalk/animals/animal-care/
I would say good farmers care for their animals while they're alive.
That’s correct, they do care about, and for, their livestock whilst they are alive, and until such time as they go to the abattoir.
There’s a genuine sense of joy seeing the birth of new livestock, sheep, cattle, chickens, whatever, and tearing them.
I’ve seen many adopted as pets. It’s really odd to see a pet sheep, but it happens because people can grow attached to certain animals.
We had bantams when I was growing up, they were great for fresh eggs, and watching fluffy little hatchlings grow into adulthood.
That aside, this thread has evolved into a discussion about the consumption of meat, which is interesting, and could perhaps lead to heated discussions.
One other thing about farmers, they often have their farming equipment ransacked and stolen by thieving bastards.
It’s a tough old life, with early riding, long days, and tiring work.
