Argumentative Essay: The Inhumane Killing Of Animals

The inhumane killing of animals has become a universal problem in which, according to Farm Animal Rights Movement, “Tens of billions of land and sea animals are killed every year just for U.S. food consumption” (FARM). Though mainly killed for food production, there are many instances of animal slaughter due to overpopulation and disease control. The bison population, a victim of the latter, has experienced an extreme decrease in numbers in the United States. Native to North America, bison once covered much of the continent. However, the population tremendously decreased during the 19th century because, according to National Geographic, “Settlers killed some 50 million bison for food, sport, and to deprive Native Americans of their most important natural asset” (National Geographic). Today,

According to Davies, there is no definite proof that an increase in bison equals an increase in the livestock infection rates. “No documented cases of wild bison spreading the disease to cattle exist thus far, but those whose livelihoods are directly affected are reluctant to take unnecessary risks. In addition, many ask why bison bulls are frequently killed when cows are the primary transmitters of the disease” (Davies). Furthermore, overzealous killing and extended support of the policy can lead bison to extinction. Although hoards of roaming bison outside the park will lead to damaged properties and the spread of brucellosis, many animal rights activists and environmentalists argue that “continued killing of the Yellowstone bison will result in a collective loss for all other life forms as the last wild bison in North America might be rendered extinct” (Davies). The conflict between bison and humans is a continuous struggle for maintaining balance, in which both the overpopulated bison and people are doing their fair share of