A calf at a ranch in Texas tested positive on Wednesday for the flesh-eating parasite, the first case confirmed in Texas since 1966.

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      27 days ago

      Consider how polluting beef is compared to other meats, switch to any alternatives would be a good thing anyways.

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        27 days ago

        I think in a global sense maybe but increasing Canadian beef production increases Canadian pollution. As much as higher prices will discourage consumption they will also encourage production.

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      27 days ago

      Could be imported from somewhere safer than Texas, but surely people prefer life / safety than they want a specific meal?

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        Most people don’t care where their meat comes from. No one is out there ordering Texas specific steaks. Consumers notice when the price goes up. I don’t know the stats for Canada. They may not import much from Texas anyway. I know Canada is already very protective in dairy but I don’t know about beef.