My new book about animals
Later
this month I have the pleasure of launching a book about factory
farming. This book is written with hopes of helping animals, like cows,
goats, fish, sheep, chicken and many more, to live better lives in
Norway and around the world.
Some
years ago, Norway established a new animal welfare law, called
Dyrevelferdsloven. I’m proud to say that Norway was the first country in
the world to recognize that animals have intrinsic value.
Unfortunately, the goal of this law is still far from being realized;
trips to farms around the country, veterinary reports, and firsthand
accounts from people dealing with the animals confirm we still have a
long way to go.
Just
like other countries in the Western world, Norway still has battery
hens; we still separate a calf from his dear mother the moment he is
born, to live alone in a small box; we still speed up the chickens
growth so fast that not even their skeleton, heart and lungs can even
keep up. Economic gain is still the primary goal in animal livestock
production, with little thought given to the animals and how our
treatment of them affects an animal’s anatomy, physiology and mind.
These
animals are our fellow creatures and they all have beautiful souls;
something anyone blessed with a dear house pet knows. These animals have
senses and emotions that allow them to feel sorrow and pain just like
us. Yet all of this is ignored in agricultural production for the sake
of massive profit. Animals are treated like currency in a cold business
model; only it is not just business,
it is regarding living and feeling animals that should not be treated like products.
I
believe a life for an animal is as precious as a life for a human.
Being a vegetarian is a way to directly help many animals. If you also
omit dairy products and eggs from your diet, you are a true animal
friend. A warm thank you to all of you who care for animals, by being a
vegan. Your lifestyle, compassion and love help them all.
My
book is written in Norwegian and is available to read for all
Scandinavians (people from Norway, Sweden and Denmark), in addition to
Icelanders who speak a Scandinavian language. To read more about the
book or buy it, please click here. (Coming ... )
To read my monthly article on Butterfly Season, please click here.
Have a wonderful autumn with lots of healthy plant food that will nourish your body and
support your wellbeing!
