In a message dated 09/27/2000 11:27:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > >I was not able to access Philip's link about well treated animals not > >feeling as much pain at slaughter. Interesting - the "expert" quoted is Temple Grandin - an autistic lady with very interesting ideas about the handling of animals and animal perception. I have not had time to finish reading her book on the subject, but find her story inspiring as well as unique. Any of you with autism in your families might also enjoy her writing. Holly