Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Such is Life

 I was watching this video on Wagyu beef in Japan.  Food blogger Mark Weins visited Mizayaki cattle farm to learn more about this prized beef.  He learned that the cattle live in a clean, fresh air environment with good water, they are well fed with grass, hay, corn, wheat.  They have a stress free life, the stables are clean, the cattle is brushed frequently to increase blood flow.  

With all that I am thinking what lucky cattle, but not!  Right?  Their fate is to ultimately be killed and eaten at their prime.

Such is life.  

24 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Lucky to be treated like kings until their heads are cut off metaphorically speaking.

roentare said...

At least these cows live to their full age compared to baby calves are often killed prematurely in commercial farming

ellie said...

Wow, interesting to know. Maybe we've learned something about being stress-free in the process.

Caitlin'nMegan said...

Oh, its a paradox. Very interesting.

Ivy's Closet said...

Such an interesting show. Thanks for the Tuesday post.

Valerie-Jael said...

Yes, a good life and a quick end. Hugs, Valerie

Ananka said...

My parter watches a lot of Mark's stuff interesting guy. Yes shame for the cattle but a happy life does mean better meat. As a non-meat eater, I am all for welfare standards in the meat industry. Partner and daughter eat meat so try my best to get them such meats.

Las Locuras de Ahyde said...

Durante el tiempo que vivan por lo menos que sea una buena vida. Besos

Pam said...

My daughter watches cooking shows on tv, I on the other hand.....do NOT! My life and days of cooking are pretty much out of here. Personally, I am a beef woman but lately I am not even craving the taste of beef, wonder if this is the seven yr itch where the taste buds change?

R's Rue said...

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DVArtist said...

It's good that the cows are treated better than here in the US. However, cattle are processed for consumption.

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

As you say, such is life.

Adam said...

Food in Japan is definitely fascinating 🇯🇵

Sandra Cox said...

I'm a vegetarian because I don't like slaughtering animals, but I'm always thrilled to hear when cattle are treated well vs those that aren't treated humanly.

Ane said...

Igual ao peru no natal. Por isso que
muita gente deixa de comer carne.
Por causa destas coisas.
Beijos! 😘

peppylady (Dora) said...

I find it sad.
Coffee is on and stay safe.

J.P. Alexander said...

Da mucha pea lo que hacemos a los animales. Te mando un beso.

Tanza Erlambang said...

at least, compared to other cows, they are better....
nice info

baili said...

sounds interesting dear Christine

lots of research about veggie meat or meat farming which will save numerous animals in future

Iris Flavia said...

Well, but at least they have a good life until then.
It´s good people care.
Do you know Temple Grandin? She invented a way to lead cows (animals in general, I think) calmly to their destiny.
And at least these animals serve a purpose.
My Mum died rather "young". Of cancer. Where is the purpose in that.
And the human body actually needs meat.
Oh, reckon I´ll never taste that beef unless I start playing lotto ;-)

DeniseinVA said...

That's a fasxinating take on things but you're right.

Lowcarb team member said...

I have heard that it is very nice meat.

All the best Jan

The Velvet Runway said...

I have heard about the Wagyu beef and apparently the meat is delicious (but sad for the cows!!!
Julia x
https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

Anonymous said...

Not a happy ending for any of them.