The principles of care, respect, and love in cattle raising and meat processing. Nurturing bonds with animals and handling meat with dignity, reflects the deep connection between tradition and compassionate practices. For more on our holistic approach to meat processing and farming, please visit the Holisticus Index Page.
7 August 2024
Eben van Tonder
The Dictum
“You see now the deep bond we have with cattle… Because it’s so precious! All the work in the mountain pastures, to bring them up well and healthy. That’s the secret of a thousand years of selection… Love.” — Quote from the Daughter of an Austrian Farmer, 7 August 2024
The Five Postulates of Raising Cattle
Develop a Deep Bond:
Recognize and nurture the connection with the cattle.
Value Their Preciousness:
Understand the intrinsic worth and unique nature of each animal.
Provide the Best Environment:
Ensure cattle are raised in optimal conditions, promoting their well-being.
Ensure Health and Well-being:
Raise cattle to be healthy and strong through dedicated care and attention.
Act with Love:
Infuse every action with love, reflecting the bond and care for the animals.
The Five Postulates of Processing Meat
Value of Meat:
Acknowledge that meat comes from a living creature capable of experiencing joy and pain.
Respect the Process:
Approach the entire meat processing endeavour with the utmost respect for the life that was given.
Appreciate the Complexity:
Recognize and honour the intricate chemical and biochemical processes that maintain the integrity of the meat.
Handle with Care:
Treat the meat with the greatest care to present it beautifully for human nourishment and enjoyment.
Infuse with Love:
Let love guide every step of the process, ensuring respect and dignity for the life that was taken.
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