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Castellare di Castellina: Chianti Classico (2019)

10,000 Birds

Bologna La Grassa may revel in the indulgence of its Parma ham, lasagne, and rich, fatty ragùs, and Venice may boast the bounty of the sea, but the rugged, hilly homeland of the ancient Etruscans is undoubtedly cattle country. Of course, a land of beefeaters needs butchers.

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Agriculture Fears Possible "Cow Tax"

Critter News

It would require farms or ranches with more than 25 dairy cows, 50 beef cattle or 200 hogs to pay an annual fee of about $175 for each dairy cow, $87.50 per head of beef cattle and $20 for each hog. This country needs to eat less meat. Remember cows "emit" methane.) (Remember cows "emit" methane.)

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Finishing the cattle on grass is a far “greener” method. But the leaner meat from grass-fed animals actually tastes richer and more savory. The other problem with meat consumption is proportion. 5, 2008 The writers are the authors of “ Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World.”

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

18): As a microbiologist, I know that study after study has highlighted the human health threat from using antibiotics as feed additives for hogs, chickens and cattle, creating super-bugs—bacteria that no longer can be treated with antibiotics. To the Editor: Re “ Antibiotic Runoff ” (editorial, Sept.

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Animal Advocates' Successes Have Factory Farmers Running Scared

Animal Ethics

One outspoken proponent of factory farming cited in the HPMAJ column is "Trent Loos, a rancher, journalist and vocal livestock supporter." According to the HPMAJ column, "Loos told cattle producers the livestock industry must show the public that there are moral and ethical justifications for taking the life of an animal to feed a person.

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