02-13-2008, 01:42 PM
Les C,
IMHO, yes, local is better all around. That's why we have a flock of laying hens. And, why the only beef we buy is 'Hawaii Island Grass-Fed'.
The whole story above about shipping hogs still does not shape up as accurate. Nevertheless, sure, abuse and/or neglect of livestock on the farm or in shipping is not acceptable animal husbandry. Period.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
IMHO, yes, local is better all around. That's why we have a flock of laying hens. And, why the only beef we buy is 'Hawaii Island Grass-Fed'.
The whole story above about shipping hogs still does not shape up as accurate. Nevertheless, sure, abuse and/or neglect of livestock on the farm or in shipping is not acceptable animal husbandry. Period.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park