(& let’s not forget the fetal calves who are still gestating when their mothers go to slaughter. They’re killed slowly, if they ever get purposefully slaughtered at all rather than just left to asphyxiate. Obviously, it’s unclear whether they’re conscious, but I’ve read accounts of them moving, opening eyes, trying to breathe, etc.).
Thanks Bella, this has crossed my mind and definitely updates me towards dairy farmed cows in New Zealand being more likely to be net negative. I’m not sure whether the veal thing happens in New Zealand though I’ll look into it.
(& let’s not forget the fetal calves who are still gestating when their mothers go to slaughter. They’re killed slowly, if they ever get purposefully slaughtered at all rather than just left to asphyxiate. Obviously, it’s unclear whether they’re conscious, but I’ve read accounts of them moving, opening eyes, trying to breathe, etc.).
Thanks Bella, this has crossed my mind and definitely updates me towards dairy farmed cows in New Zealand being more likely to be net negative. I’m not sure whether the veal thing happens in New Zealand though I’ll look into it.