Modern Farming Methods Flashcards
Free range farming ?
Animals can move as much as they want
Provided with food but can go and find some themselves
intensive farming ?
Raised in temperature controlled areas
Space in this area is limited restraining movement so less biomass is lost
Fed a high protein diet
Factory farm advantage
Less biomass used for respiration
Control what animal eat to contain all the nutrients it needs
Indoor chicken eggs are easier to harvest
Disadvantage of intensive farming
Animals kept in crowded conditions infectious disease can spread easier
Animals in crowded conditions are more stressed and likely to fight
Farmers treat their animals with antibiotics why is risky
It increases the risk of antibiotic resistant bacteria
Why do many people have ethical problems with intensive farming
Believe that animals should be raised in natural conditions and be able to engage in normal behaviour
And increase animals welfare
