Ovo vegetarianism is a type of vegetarianism which allows for the consumption of eggs, are you a vegetarian?
No I'm not, do ovo vegetarians eat dairy?
The do eat eggs but not dairy products. Vegetarians that eat dairy but not eggs are called lacto vegetarians.
Oh I see, why do they not eat dairy?
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Diet.
In the Western world, ovo-lacto vegetarians are the most common type of vegetarian. Generally speaking, when one uses the term "vegetarian", an ovo-lacto vegetarian is assumed. Ovo-lacto vegetarians are often well-catered to in restaurants and shops, especially in some parts of Europe and metropolitan cities in North America.
Ovo vegetarianism
Ovo vegetarianism 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 or "eggetarians". "Ovo" comes from the Latin word for egg.
Motivations.
Ethical motivations for excluding dairy products are based on issues with the industrial practices behind the production of milk. Concerns include the practice of keeping a cow constantly pregnant in order for her to lactate and the slaughter of unwanted male