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9. I feel that way about "miniature" livestock

Sun Jan 12, 2025, 01:04 PM

Jan 2025

selecting for dwarfism in horses and cattle is so fucking idiotic, but we have to have our cute little pets, right?

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I'm going to ask a question that's a little controversial. [View all] zanana1 Jan 2025 OP

I agree with you. It is terrible. debm55 Jan 2025 #1

Certainly not as cruel as declawing MichMan Jan 2025 #2

Wow..the things you learn on DU! Glorfindel Jan 2025 #3

Me neither. milestogo Jan 2025 #8

I feel so bad for them. catbyte Jan 2025 #4

I don't see any good in any for-profit animal breeding. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #6

The same can be asked of many dog breeds. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2025 #7

I feel that way about "miniature" livestock Kali Jan 2025 #9