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QUESTION: Is it true that they get rid of animals that they do not need or want because they are not useable to them?

ANSWER: Hi Chelsey,

Yes it is true.  Here is a video that will enlighten you to the cruelty at factory farms and slaughterhouses:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIjanhKqVC4

Thanks, and sorry for the delay!

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QUESTION: i have read that pigs and cows never see daylight until there being taken to the slaughterhouse, and that they keep them in crates or boxes so they cant develop muscles is this true?

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Hi Chelsey,

Have you seen Meet your Meat?  This is actual footage of what these animals endure.  It's horrible.  Pigs are kept in gestation crates, male calves, which are of no use to the dairy industry are put in crates, veal crates to be exact.... however, so much more to know - please watch this video for a more in depth explanation of what all food animals have to live through.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIjanhKqVC4

It gives you accurate and detailed information.

Thanks,

Tina

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Tina Volpe

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I can answer almost all questions about animals raised for food... and the horrifying truths of the abuse and torture these animals endure. Also, about the health ramifications of eating animals or their products, i.e. heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and a host of other diseases linked to our diets. Any questions on existing on a plant based diet, solely, raw diet and the health benefits.

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Author of the book “The Fast Food Craze, Wreaking Havoc on Our Bodies and Our Animals” and co-author of the new book, "The Missing Peace, The Hidden Power of our Kinship with Animals". Health researcher, 34 year vegetarian, speaker, educator/consultant, television guest appearing all over the country, radio host of the top rated show “Wake Up America” on GlobalTalk Radio, and published columnist. Now affiliated with PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) as a "Heart Health" speaker, and SPEAK, as a Humane Educator.

Organizations
Mercy for Animals, Compassion over Killing, Friends of Animals, PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) Farm Sanctuary, Animal Acres, Catskill Animal Sanctuary.

Publications
LA Life Magazine, Personal Excellence Magazine, and several other misc. publications.

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See above

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