The Food Chain

With Goat, a Rancher Breaks Away From the Herd
Kim Seversonk, NY Times, 10/15/08

Mr. Niman said feed standards dropped and animals were transported distances longer than 500 miles, which he said stresses them too much.

Mr. Swain said feed and care standards for the 400 head of cattle they process a week have not dropped. Contractors follow a list of protocols that are similar to those Mr. Niman developed.

And although some animals are being transported longer than 500 miles for slaughter, he said they are allowed to rest for 24 hours before they are dispatched.

Oh that's nice they let the animals relax and calm down before they slaughter them.

"Rest up Bessie, tomorrow you become a t-bone."