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consumption are raised distinctly differently than animals
raised as pets, or raised for their byproducts (e.g. milk from
a cow). Veal is a poignant, yet compelling example. This
meat is considered a rare delicacy by people across the
world. “Tender veal cutlets” are frequently the most
expensive item on a menu. Yet, when we look at the way
in which these animals become so tender, we realize that
the true price of this dish is far more than what the
restaurant charges.
copious amounts of food directly into their mouths, more
than babies should theoretically eat, so they will become
fat quickly. However, they are never removed from the
confines of the restraining box. And this lasts not one day,
not one week, but many months, until they are killed and
sold as “tender veal cutlets.” So, what is the real price of
this dish?
Now, let’s look at chickens. Many people (especially in
the West) say they are a vegetarian, but they still eat
chicken. The life of a chicken is only scarcely better than
the life of the baby cows. They are put in crates, which are
piled high on top of each other. In this way, they are
denied space to move, let alone roam around. The crates
are never cleaned and the chickens never see the sunlight;
the light from the artificial bulbs is enough to keep them
functioning.
Veal is the meat from baby cows who are separated from
their mothers immediately at birth. Cows, as milk-giving/
breast-feeding mammals have very strong maternal
instincts. It is not a simple coincidence that Hindus worship
the cow as mother. A mother cow will keep her calf next
to her long after he is born, looking after him, protecting
him, and teaching him to fend for himself. But, these baby
cows are wrested from their new mothers. I have heard
from people who have visited these places that — contrary
Chickens — like humans — have natural territory and space
to what the meat industry will tell you — the mother and
needs. Yet, these are unmet in chicken “farms.” Rather,
baby cows cry in agony for hours after being separated.
these animals are packed together as closely as possible,
such that frequently they cannot even move. To have a
It is essential that the babies do not develop any muscle,
true understanding of these conditions, picture yourself in
and if they stand near their mothers, their legs will develop
an elevator, which is so crowded that you cannot even turn
muscle. And muscle is hard; fat is soft and juicy. Fat is
around, let alone move. Picture as well, that all the people
tender. The difficulty is that if one uses one’s limbs at all,
in the elevator are confused and scared. They do not
one develops muscle. So, the only way to prevent muscle
realize there is no way out. So they cry and bite and kick,
is to prevent use of the limbs. So, these newborn baby
in a true frenzy, attempting to free themselves from this
cows, screaming for the warmth of their mother’s breast,
claustrophobic terror. Next, imagine that the elevator is
are locked into restraining boxes. Their entire bodies are
tilted, on a slant, so that everyone falls to one side, and it
restrained by chains. If you have ever tried to move a foot
is nearly impossible to move back “up.” In this elevator,
or a hand that is chained, you know that it is impossible.
the ceiling is so low that your head is pushed down to your
Especially if you are a baby with no muscle. They are fed
shoulders in order to stand. There is no way to straighten
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