Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

chuckrocks

(290 posts)
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 10:30 AM Sep 2012

Gummi Cows

I don't see any possible way this could get out of hand.

http://blisstree.com/eat/cows-eating-candy-meat-quality-476/

So, why are cows eating candy? Due to the worst drought in about 50 years, prices of corn are incredibly high. Brokers are gathering discarded food and selling them at low prices to dairy farms and feed lots. That leaves cows, our milk-and-meat sources, with a diet that a hyper six year old kid would kill for. Ki Fanning, a nutritionist with Great Plans Livestock Consulting, said:

“Everybody is looking for alternatives. It’s kind of funny the first time you see it but it works well. The big advantage to that is you can turn something you normally throw away into something that can be consumed. The amazing thing about a ruminant, a cow, you can take those type of ingredients and turn them into food.”

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights»Gummi Cows