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Wednesday July 22, 2009 00:01

by Bernie Wright - Alliance for Animal Rights (AFAR)

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Vegan -Because its worth it!

People often ask Vegans- why is a vegetarian diet not sufficient if one wants to eliminate food that causes suffering to animals from their diet? Years ago Vegetarianism was a new concept but now it is mainstream. We have now progressed to a new level with Veganism as people embrace the concept in increasing numbers. The vast range of Soya and plant based products in Irish supermarkets accommodating diets free of animal products is increasing rapidly.

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Dairy cows are made pregnant annually to ensure they produce milk. This milk is meant for calves, not humans.In nature the calf would suckle for almost a year but nature, like the calf, is denied by the dairy industry. Some calves may be separated from their mothers after a few days of life. But as the inevitable by-products of relentless milk production each will have to endure one of several possible fates.
The least healthy male calves will be sent to market to be slaughtered for pet food; to provide veal , or for rennet to be extracted from their stomachs for cheese-making. Some females will be reared on milk substitutes to become dairy herd replacements like their mother and begin, at 18-24 months of age, the cycle of continual pregnancies. Some will be sold at market at 1-2 weeks of age for rearing as beef in fattening pens and slaughtered after 11 months, often without sight of pasture. This is why Vegans refuse to consume Dairy products, we believe that all animal violations are wrong.
More on this and other animal issues including videos can be found on our website www.afarireland.org.

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#	Title	Author	Date
1	The production of Soya is in no way sustainable for either animal or human diversity.	iosaf	Wed Jul 22, 2009 09:08
2	Non fermented Soy not healthy.	Muruchu	Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:04
3	Balance is the key	RogerYates	Wed Jul 22, 2009 13:10
4	No Soy is healthy - Our planet can not accomodate more Vegans. We don' t need their excuses.	iosaf	Wed Jul 22, 2009 13:11
5	Facts Facts Facts	Bob	Wed Jul 22, 2009 16:39
6	Soy consumption among Japanese & Chinese	Muruchu	Wed Jul 22, 2009 16:43
7	Animal Rights July	Bob	Wed Jul 22, 2009 17:13
8	When people spot my glaring omissions I deem them fit to argue :- "The role of Soya in Hunger".	iosaf	Wed Jul 22, 2009 17:30
9	by the way I've actually seen inside a Soya processing plant.	iosaf	Wed Jul 22, 2009 18:02
10	Just a few thoughts.....	V for.....	Wed Jul 22, 2009 23:43
11	its capitalism not meat	Gearoid O Loingsigh	Thu Jul 23, 2009 02:47
12	Soya, Vegan's and Facts	Ed	Thu Jul 23, 2009 15:57
13	Soy poison - sexism speciesism -> veganism	Bob	Thu Jul 23, 2009 17:02
14	responsible consuming	cif	Thu Jul 23, 2009 17:36
15	Milk IS Natural.	Pete.	Thu Jul 23, 2009 17:42
16	wet argument	RogerYates	Thu Jul 23, 2009 19:40
17	the basis of any thread's comments ought be the text of its article.	iosaf	Thu Jul 23, 2009 20:18
18	Ball playing	Catlady	Thu Jul 23, 2009 23:28
19	How Nature Works.	Pete.	Fri Jul 24, 2009 08:21
20	genius	RogerYates	Fri Jul 24, 2009 13:14
21	nature and the survivial of the fittest	Bob	Fri Jul 24, 2009 15:49
22	Surely it is not milk which is un-natural but the majority of its production which is cruel?	iosaf	Fri Jul 24, 2009 15:56
23	Physiology	DK	Sat Jul 25, 2009 20:23
24	AI	RogerYates	Sun Jul 26, 2009 13:27
25	Apologies	DK	Sun Jul 26, 2009 13:52
26	My two cents...	Sleepy	Mon Jul 27, 2009 06:09
27	Exploitation.	Pete.	Mon Jul 27, 2009 13:31
28	a	No longer so sleepy	Mon Jul 27, 2009 18:45
29	definitions....	Catlady	Tue Jul 28, 2009 01:05
30	Sad View.	Pete.	Tue Jul 28, 2009 08:12
31	multi-vitamins & dietary supplements have to be a great achievement too!?	iosaf	Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:50
32	Preservatives Preserve?	Preserved	Tue Jul 28, 2009 16:18
33	More Ethical Vegans Please	RogerYates	Tue Jul 28, 2009 19:06
34	Latest on Cows' Milk	Wilma Flintstone.	Wed Jul 29, 2009 08:22
35	The Milk Myth	Dino	Wed Jul 29, 2009 09:37
36	Chewing the Cud.	Daisy the Cow.	Wed Jul 29, 2009 14:11
37	Mother's milk	TopBlueBird	Wed Jul 29, 2009 16:44
38	No Shame	meat and fish eater	Wed Jul 29, 2009 18:16
39	Quick reply	Catlady	Thu Jul 30, 2009 13:56
40	Outlook = Bright.	Pete.	Fri Jul 31, 2009 08:25
41	Oil.	Idiot.	Fri Jul 31, 2009 22:51
42	Ball Playing	Ed	Tue Aug 04, 2009 13:52
43	Great post	Catlady	Tue Aug 04, 2009 23:04
44	Evolution	Homo Sapien Sapien	Wed Aug 05, 2009 14:23
45	Indeed	pat c	Wed Aug 05, 2009 14:31
46	One mutilated Neanderthal turned into jewellry a genocide does not make.	Relict Almasty	Wed Aug 05, 2009 16:25
47	Not Just Barbecues	pat c	Wed Aug 05, 2009 17:35
48	Paleontology has a bearing on consideration of Veganism.	Relict Almasty	Wed Aug 05, 2009 19:36
49	My Mother-in-Law.	Pete.	Thu Aug 06, 2009 08:14
50	Is there is a link between Red Hair and Vegetarianism & Veganism?	pheomelanin-Trichophilia	Thu Aug 06, 2009 15:55
51	Reply to Homo sapien sapien	Catlady	Fri Aug 07, 2009 00:54
52	Science not mythology	Homo Sapien Sapien	Fri Aug 07, 2009 01:11
53	Cannibals & Redheads.	Pete.	Fri Aug 07, 2009 08:02
54	A Passing Comment	Mr Man	Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:22
55	no Science may prove or disprove the existence of or need for "The Black Rabbit of Inlé."	iosaf	Fri Aug 07, 2009 18:08
56	Curious little dog who "smells" impending death & the crow's intelligence with the pitcher	iosaf	Sat Aug 08, 2009 20:25
57	Sheepdogs.	Pete.	Sat Aug 08, 2009 22:11
58	Sorry it just isn't so....	Homo Sapien Sapien	Sat Aug 08, 2009 22:53
59	A Passing Comment	Mr Man	Sun Aug 09, 2009 21:35

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