I love my cows. They are amazing creatures and each one has it's own personality and way of doing things. I see those videos and it brings tears to my eyes; nothing except a serial murderer deserves treatment like that. The people that behave that way and the managers that permit it to happen are sociopathic bullies who undoubtedly kick their dogs when nobody is looking.

Dr. Temple Grandin has made a career of changing the way people manage livestock in processing facilities. Big food producers (McD for one) have recognized the economic benefits of humane, low-stress handling...and I will tell you that the cows at BHF have a daggone nice existence because of it. They are handled as gently as possible and are rarely ever ill. To continue the process, I've picked a slaughterhouse/processor that I trust will treat them responsibly in their final hours on the hoof.

The beef isn't too bad either.

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