> when they die naturally. For many (most?) animals, predation or starvation is the "natural" way to die before actual old age would be an issue. Many suffer h

> when they die naturally. For many (most?) animals, predation or starvation is the "natural" way to die before actual old age would be an issue. Many suffer horribly towards actual old age death. I think this is a children's tale disney style myth we've grown up with. I would argue that slaughter is more "humane" if done right. But significantly better to not breed animals for food to begin with, if there is an alternative. Even if the alternative costs significantly more.