Livestock

In July, 2001, a two year old boy named Kevin Kowalcyk died in Colorado after eating a hamburger contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 from the popular fast food chain, Jack In The Box. Kevin died 12 days after being stuck with the illness, but it took the FDA 16 days after Kevin was diagnosed with E.coli to recall the meat. Just think of how many people ate that contaminated meat within those 16 days. Kevin’s mother, Barbara Kowalcyk has been working for over six years to pass a law that would give…

The Martian, by Andy Weir, is a science fiction book following the story of Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars after being abandoned by his crewmates. Without any way of telling NASA, or his crewmates, that he is alive, Mark is forced to rely on himself for survival. Throughout the story, Mark struggles to overcome a food shortage and a tear in the Hab. His perseverance and sheer will to never give up is one of the main themes for this heart-pounding book. Despite being in a near…

Few people cherish the moment they see a skunk digging around in their yard. And who could blame them? Skunks are known to carry rabies, and -- even worse -- they nonchalantly hit objects 15 feet away with their sulfuric spray. But there's no need to create a stink (literally) over skunks. Why? Because the 3 nostril-friendly tips below will get rid of the skunks and safeguard your invaluable sense of smell. 1. Create a Foodless Environment Skunks thrive on a wide variety of foods -- dog food,…

Quotation 1: “There is little food when the people come back from the sea. There are not yet berries nor fruit nor honey nor almost anything to eat. The people are thin with hunger and they must eat. They do not like the taste of meat but they must eat.” (Golding 56) Analysis: This quotation demonstrates that Lok, who is the speaker in this scene, is a virtuous individual and attempts to be non-violent. Lok’s feeling of guilt in this scene indicates that his righteous trait is challenged…

In this section, Schlosser takes perusers into the slaughterhouse. He discovers somebody with access to the plant who is agitated with the working conditions to give him a visit. Schlosser sees the whole horrifying procedure of steers butcher from the staggering of cows to the cutting. Critically, he watches the specialists' conditions inside. Schlosser says meatpacking is most hazardous occupation in America. A standout amongst the most perilous parts of the occupation are the blades…

1) The purpose of “Meatless Monday” is to raise awareness of the detrimental environmental impact of eating meat, preserve precious natural resources and to encourage people to help slow climate change: “If being the number one contributor to the most serious threat facing the planet (global warming) isn't enough, what is?”. I would say that the idea if the Meatless Monday is great and I would definitely participate. Each person can decide what is the reason for him to participate – the…

In 1855, a number of foxes were shipped from Britain to the Australian colonies by English nobles. They were bred and released into the wild, ready to be hunted down for sport. Over many, many years, the love for hunting grew, as did the fox population. As the numbers increased, there was a steady downfall in that of small, indigenous animals. Bilbies, birds and lambs have been a target for this feral pest. Foxes can live almost anywhere; bush, woodlands, suburbs. This can cause many different…

“Is Veganism on the Rise?” The word "vegan" alone simply can cause many people to scrunch up their nose or immediately tune out. So why is it becoming more popular? In a study conducted by the Vegetarian Resource Group in 2012 it showed that 2.5% of the country considered themselves vegan, which is over double the 1% it was in 2009 (Sareen). Becoming a vegan or vegetarian has become easier than ever, and there are a variety of reasons people do it: to save animals, to become healthier, and to…

Research Question: Which meat consumed by lions in Kenya posses the most protein and fat? Background Research: Kenya is a country that is home to several lions. As top consumers, lions eat a variety of organisms that are found in their habitats in order to eat their required 15.5 (7.03 kg) pounds of food. In the vast savannahs of Kenya, lions can choose to consume “wildebeest, warthogs, zebras, buffalo, or eland antelopes,” (Kitzmiller, Carrie). Meat is an essential component of a lion’s…

Eric Schlosser, in his book, Fast Food Nation, advocates for changes in how American food is recently being produced in meatpacking industries. Schlosser’s purpose is to end meatpackers ability to sell and raise their cattle as they wish even if it is less than acceptable. He argues against the corporate corruption using the devices of anecdote, logos, and tone. Schlosser begins chapter nine of his book by narrating the consequences of the industrialization of beef in america. He appeals to the…