Ep7: “Humane” Meat
Unlike veganism, raising animals for their flesh humanely can't be done in any meaningful and scaleable way, so why are claims of humane meat so persistent?
episode notes:
CW: The episode discusses sexual violence towards other animals. Some of this episode is tough to talk about.
Referenced in the episode:
Joel Salatin wrote Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal
Here's an example of the industry talking about beef with adjectives.
Open Prairie Pork FAQ "Do the hogs live on an open pasture?: No — simply because hogs need protection from predators and extreme temperatures. Since hogs have very little hair and no sweat glands, they’re sensitive to both heat and cold. That’s why hogs in the Open Prairie Natural Pork program are kept in climate-controlled barns where they get just the right amount of food, veterinarian care and attention."
An article about the bestiality issue - The Meat Industry’s Bestiality Problem
Some of Vasile's research on humanewashing of meat: