The eating and Waste Habits of the largest mammal of the greatest numbers on a land mass have the greatest impact on all other life forms. In Texas there are 26,448,193 humans and 10,900,000 cows. Homo sapiens are the most impactful mammal.
In today's society our eating habits define some of us socially and morally. This makes the discussion of eating meat vs. a vegan lifestyle and saving the planet a loaded topic. One of the most important topics of our day triggers emotions that progress bit discussion and block minds. When I find a movie or a book that looks at the topic in a non-threatening, non emotional context I like to highlight it.
The documentary Goodbye Cows looks at the impact of the two consumption models.
If you want to take a deeper dive into the beautiful and complex relationship between ruminants the planet and humans, I recommend the book Cows Will Save The Planet. By Judith Schwartz
On a lighter note in 2015 I was invited to visit a a friends family farm that raises cattle for consumption and regeneration. My friends incorporate methods that mimic nature and manage the cattle’s movement as predators managed herds. This process builds the health of the planet’s soil and tempers climate. .
My rancher friends Lisa and John threw some healthy treats in the back of their pick-up so that I could get some cow close-up.
The photo that inspired Mooove
I had to draw the expressive cows as they contorted, licked and moooved the pick-up clean.
MOOOVE
4' X 6' c
harcoal, ink pastels,
2015
Below is the drawing. It still makes me laugh.