America has so many cows because cattle require vast open grasslands, massive amounts of water, and high-quality feed, along with far more care than pigs. Pigs can be fed almost anything and raised in crowded conditions without greatly affecting the taste of their meat. In contrast, stressed or poorly treated cows produce beef that often carries detectable notes of fear and pain. Thus, the cow has become the livestock of wealthy nations, while the pig — and the goat — remain the animals of choice in poorer countries or regions where animal welfare receives less priority.

DETAILS:

-60% cotton, 40% acrylic

-hand stitched cow