Mice and other rodents also die during the harvest on veganic farms
It is true that the production and harvesting of crops does cause the death of animals like aphids, caterpillars, moths, worms, flies, locusts – and even birds, mice and rats.
The goal is to reduce harm. And about intentions. There is a difference between deliberately raising an animal to kill them vs. an accidental by-product of modern, mechanized harvesting. That’s like if a firefighter goes into a burning building and realizes he cannot save everyone so he does not try save anyone. Or the idea that if you are driving and you accidentally run over a dog vs deliberately trampling over it. [Earthling Ed]
Even so, more animals are killed due to animal agriculture because a farmed animal eats more plants throughout its lifetime and thus causes more secondary farm creatures to die. [MicTheVegan]
Topic: FAQ – Environment
