Producing protein: Fractionation of animal bodies, mass consumption of cheap protein, and the value of protein sourced from industrial hog operations

By Katie MacDonald

This article claims that the pursuit of protein specifically, not meat in general, is woven into the very fabric of industrial hog farming and the devalued animals at its centre. Further, this piece forces a critical lens and reclassification of the…

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Version 1.0 - published on 19 Mar 2025 doi: 10.15353/cfs-rcea.v11i1.635 - cite this

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