DutchNews, June 27,
2017
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| Pigs on a factory farm. Photo: Depositphotos.com |
A group of 70 vets have signed a letter in Tuesday’s NRC
calling for action to improve the lot of animals in the ‘cheap, bulk
production’ factory farming system.
The vets were reacting to this weekend’s
investigation into the way the food and product safety board had ignored
problems at several abattoirs and moved the vet who raised the issues to a new
job.
‘The shocking conditions described by our brave colleague in Dutch
abattoirs are not isolated instances,’ the letter states.
‘Animals are adapted
to production methods, not visa versa,’ the letter goes on. ‘Animals are kept
in confined conditions without distractions… and then have to undergo
mutilations for their own safety.’
‘Cows are separated from calves at birth,
pigs are kept in cages, their piglets’ tails are amputated, calves and lambs have
their horns cut off and chicken’s beaks are clipped.’
Dead
‘A certain
percentage of dead arrivals at the abattoir is considered normal,’ the vets
write.
As one of the leading countries in terms of meat and dairy produce, the
Netherlands should also ead the way in terms of animal welfare and
sustainability, the letter continues. ‘We need a fundamental change in the way
factory farming is organised,’ the letter concludes.
The NRC notes that several
vets who had originally signed the letter withdrew their support because they
were concerned about possible consequences of such public backing.
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Question: Dear Kryon: I live in Spain. I am sorry if I will ask you a question you might have already answered, but the translations of your books are very slow and I might not have gathered all information you have already given. I am quite concerned about abandoned animals. It seems that many people buy animals for their children and as soon as they grow, they set them out somewhere. Recently I had the occasion to see a small kitten in the middle of the street. I did not immediately react, since I could have stopped and taken it, without getting out of the car. So, I went on and at the first occasion I could turn, I went back to see if I could take the kitten, but it was to late, somebody had already killed it. This happened some month ago, but I still feel very sorry for that kitten. I just would like to know, what kind of entity are these animals and how does this fit in our world. Are these entities which choose this kind of life, like we do choose our kind of Human life? I see so many abandoned animals and every time I see one, my heart aches... I would like to know more about them.
Answer: Dear one, indeed the answer has been given, but let us give it again so you all understand. Animals are here on earth for three (3) reasons.
(1) The balance of biological life. . . the circle of energy that is needed for you to exist in what you call "nature."
(2) To be harvested. Yes, it's true. Many exist for your sustenance, and this is appropriate. It is a harmony between Human and animal, and always has. Remember the buffalo that willingly came into the indigenous tribes to be sacrificed when called? These are stories that you should examine again. The inappropriateness of today's culture is how these precious creatures are treated. Did you know that if there was an honoring ceremony at their death, they would nourish you better? Did you know that there is ceremony that could benefit all of humanity in this way. Perhaps it's time you saw it.
(3) To be loved and to love. For many cultures, animals serve as surrogate children, loved and taken care of. It gives Humans a chance to show compassion when they need it, and to have unconditional love when they need it. This is extremely important to many, and provides balance and centering for many.
Do animals know all this? At a basic level, they do. Not in the way you "know," but in a cellular awareness they understand that they are here in service to planet earth. If you honor them in all three instances, then balance will be the result. Your feelings about their treatment is important. Temper your reactions with the spiritual logic of their appropriateness and their service to humanity. Honor them in all three cases.
(3) To be loved and to love. For many cultures, animals serve as surrogate children, loved and taken care of. It gives Humans a chance to show compassion when they need it, and to have unconditional love when they need it. This is extremely important to many, and provides balance and centering for many.
Do animals know all this? At a basic level, they do. Not in the way you "know," but in a cellular awareness they understand that they are here in service to planet earth. If you honor them in all three instances, then balance will be the result. Your feelings about their treatment is important. Temper your reactions with the spiritual logic of their appropriateness and their service to humanity. Honor them in all three cases.
