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Hi. I'm doing a project in school on animal rights. How many animals (per day) are slaughtered with no reason?
Hi Destiny,
Over 10 billion animals are slaughtered each year, which equates to about 27,398 per day, to fill all the grocery stores, fast food places, restaurants, etc. All of which is completely not necessary in order for humans to be healthy. In fact, it hinders human health (we are a very sick country, with heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes and other diseases on the rise).
Hope this helps,
Tina Volpe
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Answers by Expert:
Tina Volpe
Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Education/Credentials
See above
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