The article discusses the question of what would happen to animals if everyone went vegan. It explains that farmed animals have been bred into existence for human consumption and that their numbers would naturally decline as demand falls. Many of these animals have been selectively bred to suffer, such as turkeys bred too large to mate naturally or broiler chickens with rapid growth issues. The article suggests that transitioning to veganism would involve a gradual wind-down of breeding, care for existing animals in sanctuaries, and a return of land to wildlife as animal agriculture decreases.

The author emphasizes that a vegan world would not mean fewer animals overall, but rather fewer animals bred into suffering and more space for wildlife to thrive. It challenges the idea that eating animals is necessary for their existence, stating that creating beings for slaughter is exploitation, not care. Overall, the article promotes a compassionate and ecological approach to transitioning away from animal agriculture.