It is good for the environment if it reduces the amount of beef eaten, but, on its own, it is not good for the environment. It is easier on the environment than beef. Chicken and turkey are easier on it than pork. Fish is easier on it than chicken.
I didn't know cows could type
It's not a huge stretch since they can write. Have you seen the Eat Mor Chikin signs?
Clearly you haven't read the kids book "Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type". Rather good, in my opinion, and actually touches on organized labor of all things.