Comments on: Five things you need to know about PCC’s lambing season (and that llama)

By: Carlos

Carlos — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:29:50 +0000

This is absolutely the worst program at PCC. How long has this program been at PCC?

By: William

William — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:23:41 +0000

I love the farm, and have had the pleasure of visiting it (and the vet tech program), and getting a guided tour by Terry. While I agree with the emotional response that many have to the fact that most of the lambs will end up in a slaughter house, this is an unfortunate aspect of life that is not likely to change, as humans are addicted to flesh as a norm of the social construct.

For those that don’t understand, I recommend watching the food sequence in Samsara. (Google search ‘samsara food’)

We might survive another century or two, if we change our behaviors globally, to try to live with nature instead of trying to take domain over it…

If you need a motivator to inspire you, Charlie Chaplin ‘greatest speech ever made’ might do it, or give you tears.

Remember YOU are the change you’ve been waiting for. (re-posted sans links)

By: Nicole D

Nicole D — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:13:15 +0000

I would never be able to assist in birthing, feeding, raising these babies and then send them to slaughter without a second thought. I know we’ve been eating meat since the beginning of time but animal agriculture is wreaking havoc on our planet. I wish people were more empathetic to the lives of others, and more aware of the consequences of our actions as a society.

By: James Hill

James Hill — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:46:41 +0000

In reply to KC.

Hi KC, to answer your question contact Terry Lookabill, Farm Coordinator, 503-720-9660
tlookabi@pcc.edu. Thanks!

By: KC

KC — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 05:00:38 +0000

I have boys in 4H and FFA, I want to know if you sell your lambs for kids in FFA and 4H to show at county fair, the lambs would be used in showmanship and then market.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:17:05 +0000

I am constantly blown away by the amazing classes and programs that PCC offers. The PCC farm is yet another reason I am proud to be a student of this great institution.

As a side note: I know that male turkeys are used to protect chicken flocks, but I had no idea that a male llama would do the same for a flock of sheep. Too cool!

By: Makana K.

Makana K. — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 22:11:09 +0000

I agree with the previous posters on the ethical aspects of this program. PCC should find other avenues for potential vet students to gain hands on training in order to learn. I find it difficult to believe that PCC is unable to develop some sort of partnership with a few local vet clinics in order to accommodate students. Another aspect I don’t feel comfortable with is that the proceeds from the lambs will go to the PCC Foundation which will likely benefit students in one way or another. I’m sure there are others who find this disheartening. I respectfully ask PCC to reconsider this program or look for alternatives that treat animals with the dignity they deserve!

By: Carlos Meza

Carlos Meza — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 02:09:36 +0000

James, I can’t speak for everyone else but I don’t completely oppose the students being exposed to animals. However, the way in which the program “funds” itself leaves much to be desired. I don’t claim to know all the nuances of the program, but I feel that the animals ultimately going slaughter is not the only solution. Its more like the proverbial low hanging fruit of ideas. l

By: James Hill

James Hill — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:22:50 +0000

Carlos, the farm coordinator runs the animal operation not vet tech. The students benefit by being able to work with live animals of all ages. Farm provides a needed lab for students and needs to be able to fund itself.

By: Carlos Meza

Carlos Meza — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 16:17:29 +0000

James, Vet Tech does not = raising animals for slaughter. I think Vet Tech education can be done without eventually sending the sheep and goats to slaughter. For the reasons address in the above post, PCC can and should do better.