Iains's arguments are far from 'shaky and unsupported'. He has provided numerous links to reputable and relevant bodies who should know what they're talking about.
Typos happen. Iains writes intelligently and in an educated way. I'm sure he knows how to spell animals, and I'm sure you know he does. It's a bit pathetic to use a typo with which to insult a poster.

And why are you so determined to accuse some of us of anti-Muslim attitudes? I can hardly be included in that category. I've been married to a black Muslim for decades, and all my (many!) in-laws are devout Muslims too. Some of their practices and doctrines do not meet with my approval, but I love them all dearly nonetheless.

When discussing halal meat, and the opportunity to avoid it in restaurants, one is naturally going to consider its consumption by Muslims.