Definition of Ovo vegetarian diet:
"Ovo vegetarians (or eggetarians) are vegetarians who eat eggs but not meat or dairy products. "Ovo" comes from the Latin word for egg (pronounced [ˈoʊvoʊ])."
"This vegetarian diet excludes dairy products. Ethical reasons for doing this include constantly keeping a cow pregnant in order for her to lactate and the slaughter of unwanted male calves. Other concerns include the standard practice of separating the mother from her calf and denying the calf its natural source of milk."
"In contrast hens are able to lay eggs for human consumption without being fertilized or reproducing. The common practice of keeping free range hens in the backyard illustrates this, and also demonstrates that hens can be treated as pets rather than egg-laying machines. Furthermore, carbon emissions associated with keeping hens are less than those associated with cattle. This standpoint is in contrast to the ethical argument for lacto vegetarianism."
See also
You may also be interested in:
- International respect for chickens day: This observance is about promoting the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl- This holiday is entitled "respect for chickens" but this holiday honors all domestic fowls such as ducks, birds and turkeys-
- National Egg Month: This holiday honors the nutritious egg and encourages everyone to learn more about eggs and where they come from-
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Chicken Eggs
Chicken eggs are the most commonly eaten eggs. They supply all essential amino acids for humans, and provide several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, choline, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. They are also an inexpensive single-food source of protein.
