Dairy cattle

low energy, and problems dealing with calcium. Problems dealing with calcium can lead to osteoporosis (Ladock). Vegans usually lack in Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps with bone growth and to absorb calcium. Even though it is in most dairy products, vegans do not consume dairy. The only other way to get Vitamin D would be the sun. The sun can be harmful to the human body and cause skin cancer, so many people try to avoid it…

chops, and Tofu. Wait! Let’s hold the Tofu. Marjorie L. Garretson’s Essay “More Pros Than Cons in a Meat Free Life”. Garretson makes a sophomoric attempt to persuade ravenous carnivores to abstain from the consumption of all meat products, eggs and dairy…

The wonder drug is what they called it, a drug that would save many lives and save humanity itself. Finally people wouldn’t need to die from simple cuts, ear infections or even more complex illnesses like tuberculosis caused by bacteria. They could be well, walk again and be with their families. What a truly joyous day for everyone on September 3rd 1928 when Professor Alexander Fleming stumbled upon the drug he called penicillin on accident in his laboratory. This drug penicillin could actually…

"Appreciate 'factory Farms'." The Gazette. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2017. This article by Curt Zingula talks about the many benefits of factory farms, and how they’re necessary. Making the point of how farming only makes up about one percent of the American population. Zingula also argues against a common criticism of factory farms. Being that the general population terms of profession. Also, disputing the common criticism that we would be better off farming ‘how great-grandpa used to.’ When,…

which had the considerable disadvantage, it was easily destroyed and hard to grow (“War And Famine In Ireland 1580-1700”). The most important commodity in the country from 1580- 1700, cattle served as currency, clothing, and most obviously a food source (“War And Famine In Ireland 1580-1700”). The meat of cattle was only eaten on special occasions, except by the higher class. The poorer people of the Irish populations diet included oatcakes, milk, curds, butter, and cheese (“War And Famine In…

is to make the animals grow faster. “Either way, the backstory is the same: Agribusiness wants maximum return on investment in minimal time.” (p. 117) Baby calves are injected with hormones. Recombinant bovine growth hormone (rGBH) is given to dairy cattle to improve the amount of milk produced. (p.117) The GMO’s that were illegal in Canada, it is the same thing as these rGBH’s. NOT ALLOWED. Antibiotics are also added to the animals diets. “The union of Concerned Scientists (USC) estimates that…

The Cambridge dictionaries define food as something that people and animals eat, or plans absorb, to keep them alive. By focusing on that, we can imagine how important food is for our body and health. Obviously, it has sources; since there are eaten by people, it has taste too, and finally, it contains many nutrients essential for our body and health. Foods are obtained from two main things: plants and animals. Most foods have their origin from plants. We have thousands of plants growing on…

reward at the 1983 “Super Bull” competition in Del Rio, TX. In 1984, Lane talked his father into letting him build a bull riding arena on the family’s ranch. Lane’s father and Lane designed the arena. They used the area for bull riding and for working cattle. Lane qualified for the Nationals Final Rodeo for the first time in 1984. Lane qualified every year from 1984 until his death in 1989. Lane married Kellie Kyle on January 5, 1985. The reception was held at the United Methodist Church in…

Any kind and decent person would take a stand against the cruelty inflicted on animals by the food industry. Those that chose an alternative diet enjoy the rewards that come with supporting defenseless animals as opposed to the rapacious and malicious food industry. Hopefully bacon and baby back ribs smothered in barbeque sauce will lose their appeal once the veil of anonymity that shrouds the food industry is drawn back. Why is it that it is acceptable to eat a pig or a cow, but repulsive and…

Seventeenth century Ireland was a violent time. War and the economy were increasingly interrelated and the links between the two continuously shaped the erratic course of Irish history. Violence typically leads to decreased economic output and turmoil as was the case in seventeenth century Ireland. In order to accurately depict the links between war and the Irish economy of the seventeenth century I will draw four concise links. A critical driving force behind the Rebellion of 1641 was the…