We know that they are kept in tiny gestation or farrowing crates for most of their lives - But in order to deliver these "production" litters these mother pigs must be kept constantly pregnant. The new goal of the pig industry states that "A more meaningful target for each sow in the herd is to produce at least 40 weaned piglets per lifetime. " And so as a breeding machine - This is her life until that miserable existence is also stolen away.
In the making of these "replacement" piglets a vulgar procedure the industry likes to call "servicing" takes place:
First the sperm is gathered by way of ejaculating the boars- To music no less!
Then there are the Heat Detection and Breeding Procedures - Finding females that can be "serviced" requires some pitifully embarrassing and demeaning practices to not only the "stock" but the harmers as well:
I mean really... Have they no pride? No shame? Aren't they humiliated to do these vile things to victims in order to "bring home the bacon"? It's flesh peddling in the most deplorable sense! Pimping comes to mind!
I'm quite reluctant to post such vulgar images and facts about this industry... But such is the nature of exposing reality for what it is. In the case of making pig-meat and other animal "products" - Discussing the disgusting will continue.
In the meantime please remember there are countless options that don't require the masturbation or raping of others. Keep your dignity and still be well fed:
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8 comments:
I recently learned this about cows, but never thought about how the sows became pregnant and that they were inseminated over and over again. How could anyone be a farmer like this?
Oh god. What a series of pics!
We're talking serious perversions and pathology here.
Thank you for bringing this spectacularly appalling and horrific practice into view. I knew about it but I've never written about it. Sharing on These Glass Walls on Facebook. Hope you get a spike in readership!
Hi Bobbie --- It is creepy information, isn't it? They remove every bit of any natural instincts from these poor pigs. I frequently don't even bother calling them farmers - But harmers - Cause that's all they seem to do. :(
I agree D.E.M. - Sorry it got so raw. But there's no way I'm eloquent enough to describe the horrors without the visuals. From beginning to end - These poor pigs are condemned to a living hell. :(
veganelder I'm in agreement. Perversion is the exact word I was looking for. I just don't see it as anything less than socially condoned rape. How humans willing participate is just plain twisted. :/
I appreciate it Debra! Rather than a spike in readership though... I'd much more prefer a moved consumer base that would refuse to participate in this bacon-baby-making practice. Frankly it should be against the dignity of anyone to support. Poor pigs. :(
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