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» Rosemary Drisdelle - Humane animal slaughter

I must confess I'm not quite sure what the furor is over veal, but over at Science and Nature we've been looking at the pending lawsuit with respect to humane poultry slaughter. It's interesting that related human health concerns seem to have carried more weight with the judge than allegations of animal cruelty - in spite of the fact that anti-cruelty legislation was enacted about 50 years ago.

It seems to me that much of this trouble stems from a deepseated cultural belief that animals don't have emotions. If you've ever had a close relationship with an animal, you know that just isn't true. Sure, the food chain is real, but there has to be a better way...

Rosemary Drisdelle
Birds.suite101.com

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» Jacqueline Church - Humane animal slaughter

In response to Humane animal slaughter posted by rdrisdelle:

Hey Rosemary, this is a topic that I've been interested in for a while. Which legislation are you referring to?

I think the interest in S/O/L/E food decisions is a good thing. I want everyone to make conscious choices, but there seems to be an obsession with dictating morality for others lately.

I love animals, I know it's a contradiction that I also eat animals, wear products made of them. I applaud the search for more humane ways of farming them, but the focus on three foie gras farms versus the cattle or poultry industry is completely misguided and a total red herring, in my opinion.

Artisan producers, which I frequently highlight, are one way to make more healthy, delicious and ethical choices.

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» Rosemary Drisdelle - Humane animal slaughter

In response to Humane animal slaughter posted by JChurch:

Hi Jacqueline,

The legislation is the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, passed 1n 1958. The act basicaly said that slaughtered animals should not suffer and that they must be unconscious when they are killed.

While some of the debate may be misguided, the debate itself is very important. Perhaps we are on the verge of finally dealing with this issue instead of looking the other way.

Rosemary
Birds.Suite101.com

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