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> We used to get Insulin for diabetics from the pancreases of polar bears. I think you mean pigs and cows? I don’t think there was much otherwise being done wi
by Scoundreller 2y ago
> We used to get Insulin for diabetics from the pancreases of polar bears.
I think you mean pigs and cows? I don’t think there was much otherwise being done with the pancreases from the slaughterhouse other than making cat/dog food.
- nuc1e0n 2y agoThem too. At least there are should be strong rules about the welfare of farm animals and minimising their suffering during slaughter. I hope for improvements in synthetic meat as well and think cell cultures could help with that. I can't live without a lot of tasty protein. But those Horseshoe crabs are kept alive and bleeding constantly.