3.1 animal welfare

Question 1

why intensive farming is less ethical than free range farming

Answer 1

intensive farming is less ethical than free range farming due to poorer animal welfare.

Question 2

intensive farming vs free range farming

Answer 2

free. range: requires more land is labour intensive but can be sold at a higher price and animals have better quality of live.

Intensive: often creates conditions of poor animal welfare but it is often more cost effective, generating higher profits as costs are low.

Question 3

behavioural indicators of poor animal welfare

Answer 3

stereotypy - repetitive behaviours, may be natural but of context. E.g cats pacing in zoos, rocking in mammals, chewing without food present.

misdirected behaviour - a natural behaviour that is directed against another animal. Examples include misdirected predation or misdirected sexual behaviour. E.g cannibalism in chickens.

failure in sexual behaviour - natural pattern in sexual behaviour either in terms of partner, timing or action does not happen.

failure in parenting behaviour - especially in mammals, where abnormal parenting behaviour and lack of care occur. This can lead to offspring not thriving or dying.

altered levels of activity - from lack of activity ti increased activity e.g very low (apathy) or very high (hysteria).