Animal Quote by Sharon Gannon
“Today's fishing industry supplies land farms with fish as well. Over fifty percent of the fish caught is fed to livestock on factory farms and "regular" farms. It is an ingredient in the enriched "feed meal" fed to livestock. Farm animals, like cows, who by nature are vegans, are routinely force-fed fish as well as the flesh, blood, and manure of other animals. It may take sixteen pounds of grain to make one pound of beef, but it also takes one hundred pounds of fish to make that one pound of beef.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Food Systems and Sustainability” podcast, 2023
Industrial fishing feeds livestock, creating inefficient and ethically troubling food chains.
In simple terms: Fish are used to feed animals, wasting resources.
Key Takeaway
Consider plant-based alternatives for animal feed.
Themes
sustainability
food waste
ethics
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
informative
critical
When to use this quote
- livestock farming
- dietary choices
- environmental impact
Key Concepts
industrial agriculture
resource efficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the ecological costs of current feed practices?
- Can alternative feeds meet nutritional needs?
A Different Perspective
Plant-based feeds may be less nutritious for some animals.
