Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 10 Large-Animal Production 525 Thinking Critically 1. What are some of the ethical issues surrounding the beef industry? Research these issues and choose a specific area that interests you. Use your research to write a brief argument for or against a specific issue. 2. The waste from cattle operations produces a considerable amount of methane. Is this methane production detrimental to the environment? How can methane produced from animal waste be used productively?