[christophilus]

I guess it depends. I have a friend who has dairy cows, grass-fed, very well cared for. He names each one and hates to slaughter them, but when they are done producing, he does take them to the slaughter house. I bought a quarter of a cow from him a few years back, and it was excellent. It did have a hint of gaminess redolent of venison or lamb, but it was delicious.