unit 3 KA4 - animal welfare Flashcards

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1
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why is intensive farming less ethical than free range farming

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poorer animal welfare

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what are the cons of free range farming

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requires more land and is more labour intensive

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3
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what the pros of free range farming

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can be sold at a higher price and animals have a better quality of life

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what are the cons of intensive farming

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often creates conditions of poor animal welfare

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5
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what are the pros of intensive farming

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more cost effective - generates higher profits because costs are low

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6
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what is apathy

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low levels of activity

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what is hysteria

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very high levels of activity

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what are the behavioural indicators of poor animal welfare

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  • stereotypy
  • misdirected behaviour
  • failure in sexual and parental behaviour
  • altered levels of activity - apathy or hysteria
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what is stereotypy

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a behaviour pattern that takes the form of a repetitive behaviour

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what is misdirected behaviour

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normal behaviour that is directed in appropriately; eg animals may mutiliate themselves by overgrooming, plucking or chewing itself

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what is failure of sexual and parental behaviour

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poor conditions can result in failure of animals to breed successfully, and can also lead to offspring being rejected

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what are altered levels of activity

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excessive sleeping or hyperaggression can be a sign of poor living conditions

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