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    23 hours ago

    the vast majority of dairy calves are brought to full weight before slaughter, but slaughter still isn’t necessary.

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      23 hours ago

      How do you recoup the costs of raising a bull to full weight (which happens at a fraction of its natural lifespan) without slaughtering him? It’s like saying breathing isn’t necessary because you can just hold your breath.