I agree with Barnet, but animals for food are all treated abysmally throughout their whole lives (not only for Halal/kosher reasons), the muck that is shoved into them, the lack of space given to them, etc. I was vegetarian for many years, but had a huge row with my DH, MIL and DS over Xmas when they insisted on buying goose and ham and since I have always hated meat anyway decided to go vegan, so have just gone the whole piggywig and stopped eating any animal products with immediate effect. So far feel much better for it, healthwise and conscience-wise and if I'm doing my best to protect animals, so much the better!