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Downer cows will be banned from the food supply

USDA announces a ban plan

By Culinate staff

May 22, 2008

According to the Washington Post, the USDA will no longer allow any downer cattle to be slaughtered for food — not even those with broken legs, as are currently allowed under some circumstances. It’s unclear when the ban will take effect.

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1. by Big E on May 22, 2008 at 1:45 PM PDT

Thats all well and good, but this is really just to lull the American public back into complacency about what they are eating. I discovered what I was eating and I now refuse to participate in the disgusting and immoral industrial meat supply. It is vegetarian (with a little seafood) for me from now on.

2. by Lee on Mar 24, 2009 at 11:57 AM PDT

This is really good news, and I’m in favor of celebrating the wins. Still, it’s kind of shocking that this practice had been acceptable at all to anyone, and we’ve got a long way to go.

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