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[โ€“] EpeeGnome@lemm.ee 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I would say it's symbiotic to the continued survival and propegation of their genes, but not to their well-being as individuals.

[โ€“] PhlubbaDubba@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago

Depends on the situation, factory farming definitely, but for most natural raised situations I'd argue the animal's well being is like 99% of the work being done.