While talking to my Mother today she told me about a program she had watched on television last night in England, called "Country File". Apparently somewhere in Leicester (UK) they were interested in learning more about American farming techniques, with a view to incorporating them over in the UK, so a representative from Country File came over to America to invistigate.
The reporter from Country File was so shocked and disgusted at what he discovered, particulary with regard to the (so called) farming of pigs, he was distraught and couldn't even stay and watch. The filthy, cramped, dark, caged, inhumane conditions these poor animals endure is to my way of thinking barbaric...
Having not seen the program myself I can't comment on what he saw, but from everything my Mother told me, it only confirms what I have come to understand about the farming methods commonly used here.
I just hope and pray that the UK does not go ahead with the plan to try to copy them. I really can't see the British public allowing it, there would be an outcry.
Since returning to the USA a month ago, I have not eaten any meat or poultry, nor do I intend to ever eat meat here again. I can truthfully say I haven't missed it at all.
There are so many other wonderful foods readily available here in America, delicious fresh vegetables, and fruits, fish, pasta's, and so many other fabulous foods, its really not difficult at all to construct a delicious, nutritious meal here without meat.
Once again I'm pleading with everyone to cut down on the amount of meat you eat, and look at other alternative foods.
Don't forget it's not only better for the animals, but also better for your own overall health to eat less meat...
