Ovo vegetarianism

– Etymology:
– Ovo vegetarianism term first used in 1952
– Ovo originates from Latin word ovum, meaning egg
– Diet excludes meat, fish, and dairy except eggs
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– Motivations:
– Ethical concerns regarding dairy production practices
– Preference for free-range eggs by ovo-vegetarians
– Avoidance of fertilized eggs like balut by many
– Lactose intolerance and casein allergies affect some
– Differences in industrial practices between dairy and eggs
– Concerns:
– Ethical issues with culling male chicks
– Humane practices for chick culling like maceration
– Distinction between vegan and ovo-vegetarian diets
– Vegans do not consume eggs
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– See also:
– Lacto vegetarianism
– Lacto-ovo vegetarianism
– List of diets
– List of dairy products
– List of vegetable dishes
– References:
– Definition of LACTO-OVO VEGETARIAN
– Etymology of phrase ab ovo
– Various resources on chick culling practices
– Books on vegetarianism and ethics
– Authors and chefs related to vegetarianism

Ovo vegetarianism (Wikipedia)

Ovo vegetarianism /ˈoʊvoʊ/ is a type of vegetarianism which allows for the consumption of eggs but not dairy products, in contrast with lacto vegetarianism. Those who practice ovo vegetarianism are called ovo-vegetarians. "Ovo" comes from the Latin word for egg.

Comparison of selected vegetarian and semi-vegetarian diets (view template)

		Plants	Dairy	Eggs	Seafood	Poultry	All other animals
Vegetarianism	Ovo-lacto vegetarianism	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
	Ovo vegetarianism	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
	Lacto vegetarianism	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
	Veganism	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Semi-vegetarianism	Flexitarianism	Yes	Yes	Yes	Sometimes	Sometimes	Sometimes
	Pollotarianism	Yes	Maybe	Maybe	Maybe	Yes	No
	Pescetarianism	Yes	Maybe	Maybe	Yes	No	No