![]() The raising part is more transparent, as farmers and ranchers can show their animals out in pastures, ranging freely. Some wonder, for example, how humane slaughter really is. What has been historically of less concern, but seems to be growing more relevant every day, is how an animal died-whether or not it was slaughtered “humanely” (a fraught term which has undergone almost as much scrutiny as the slaughter process itself). In the spoof, a couple in a restaurant have to visit the farm that produced their chicken-“his name was Colin”-to see how the bird lived before they can place their order. Parts two and three are here and here.Ĭaring about how the cow or pig that’s on your dinner plate was raised has become routine, so much so that it’s ripe for parody as evidenced in this Portlandia skit. SLM contributor Jenny Agnew examines its past present and future. Editor's Note: This is part one of a three part series on humane slaughter. ![]()
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