Why Is Factory Farming Unethical

Factory Farms: The Veal Industry
Everyone has the right to choose what he/she eats and what they do not, especially when it comes to meat. Some may think that cows provide one purpose, and that is to be consumed by humans, while others may disagree with the thoughts regarding conscious animals and their rights. Meat is a great source of protein; one popular meat in America is veal. Veal is the flesh of a calf that is used for food. Veal is said to be delicious and a wonderful addition to diets. Meat-eaters cannot be limited from what they like, but if they knew the background of what they eat, I am pretty sure they would have some desire to alter their own diets in some way. To justify those who are religious, one can claim how the Bible states that animals are territories of man; man is higher than animals. Even if this may be so, is it ethical to treat calves the way we do? Calves are treated in such dreadful conditions resulting in emotional, mental, and physical effects for the calves. From this situation, veal calves result in having …show more content…
Calves are slaughtered approximately fourteen to eighteen weeks after their birth. During the time they have alive, they live in minimal sized stalls that do not allow to move. Without movement, “high quality” veal is said to be produced from each calf. This is unfair to the animals because we should not control their bodies; they should be allowed to stretch and lie down as they please, but because of the crates they are put in, all movement is basically eliminated. Futhermore, diets are highly regulated. They are fed what they normally would not; water is not even provided for these poor calves. Lacking fiber and iron, the calves are filled with multiple diseases. Due to having these diseases, they are injected with antibiotics. This is the amazing process for us to receive “good quality”