250 millions tons of meat are consumed annually worldwide. The increasing meat consumption determines our future.
The steadily growing meat production sector has drastic consequences not only to the ecological and climatic balance of the Earth, but also to our health. But where does meat come from and under what circumstances is it produced? MEAT FILE provides facts about livestock production, animal husbandry and slaughter, as well as the effects on people and the Planet Earth.
Physicians, scientists and nutritionists speak out. Butchers and slaughterers report about their everyday work.