Woman is killed after getting dragged into a giant meat grinder at a factory in Russia

Woman is killed after getting dragged into a giant meat grinder at a factory in Russia The woman was pulled into the mincer after her hand was trapped in machinery She had been moving chicken carcasses from one conveyor to another  Her fellow factory employees heard her screams but were unable to rescue her   By … Read more

Mongolia’s nomadic community which eats nothing but meat and milk is one of the last left on earth

These stunning photos show the harsh reality of life for Mongolian nomads who live on the country’s vast steppe.    Hundreds of nomads live in the 340,000 square miles of open grassland, where temperatures regularly drop to -40C (-40F), and subsist off their herds of animals, eating a diet of only milk and meat.  Vegetables are … Read more

Boris Johnson ponders tax that would drive up price of meat and cheese 

Shoppers could be punished with higher prices on meat and cheese at the supermarket and on gas for their hobs and boilers at home as Boris Johnson ponders new carbon taxes and charges for Britain, it emerged today. The Prime Minister has ordered Whitehall departments to look at how much greenhouse gas emissions produced by … Read more

Dog rescued from Chinese meat market after butcher had already cut her throat

Sarah the spitz rescued from Chinese dog meat market where butcher had already cut her throat is now recovered and looking for a new home WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Sarah, a two-year-old spitz dog, was discovered near-death looking for water in a Chinese meat market A butcher had already cut her throat open and had smashed … Read more

Common parasite spread by CATS and undercooked meat may increase risk of aggressive brain cancer

A common parasite spread by cats may increase your risk of developing brain cancer, scientists have warned. The parasite, called toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), is usually spread to humans through contact with cat faeces, or by eating undercooked meat. Most people who become infected with the parasite are not aware of it, and will not … Read more

Meat, nappies, razor blades and deodorant top the list of Britain’s most shoplifted items

Meat, nappies, razor blades and deodorant top the list of Britain’s most shoplifted items, reveals the company behind a facial recognition camera system used to spot criminals Meat, nappies, razor blades and deodorant are Britain’s most shoplifted items Facewatch operates in some Southern Co-op stores, Budgens, garden centres   System sends alert to staff when someone … Read more

Organic and regular meat produces same greenhouse gas emissions

Organic meat is NO better for the environment than regular meat and produces the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions, study finds Experts from Germany calculated the environmental impact of different meat Organic farming reduces emissions in not using fertilizer-grown animal feed Yet the slow growth rates and diminished yields serve to counter these savings In … Read more

Environment: Organic meat produces the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions as regular meat

Organic meat is NO better for the environment than regular meat and produces the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions, study finds Experts from Germany calculated the environmental impact of different meat Organic farming reduces emissions in not using fertilizer-grown animal feed Yet the slow growth rates and diminished yields serve to counter these savings In … Read more

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall reveals how you can make meat a treat with these delicious diet recipes

Reducing my meat intake — which I began to do about a decade ago — was, in hindsight, one of the key steps to where I am today: enjoying a diet full of fruit, veg and good wholefoods, writes TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Reducing my meat intake — which I began to do about a decade ago … Read more

Heartwarming moment 20 golden retrievers rescued from Chinese meat trade meet new owners

Twenty golden retrievers who were to be slaughtered for meat in China and sold at markets have been rescued and flown to Florida to be placed with their forever homes. The dogs arrived at Miami International Airport this weekend having been saved from the slaughter and got to meet their new families for the first … Read more