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AG Issues
Why do we keep sows in a stall?
A stall is a metal enclosure that we use in intrusive pig farming in which a sow may be kept during pregnancy and in effect for most of her life. We keep sows in stalls when they are pregnant so that they are safe when they give birth and that the piglets are always right there with them. Some may think that this is an insure because some people believe that this is cruelty to an animal who itself can feel pain, fear and sadness. It is a problem that pigs are smarter than dogs and even some primates. In my opinion, the pigs should be kept in larger pens where they can be with other pigs and not have to be stuck behind a metal "box".
Why do we keep chicken is cages?
Kept in small cages or jam-packed sheds or on filthy feedlots, often with so little space that they can't even turn around or lie down comfortably. Deprived of exercise so that all their bodies' energy goes toward producing flesh, eggs, or milk for human consumption. Fed drugs to fatten them faster and keep them alive in conditions that could otherwise kill them. Genetically altered to row faster or to produce much more milk or eggs than they naturally would. Many animals become crippled under their own weight and die just inches away from water and food. I think they should, because they could just run away.
Why do we dehorn cattle?
We dehorn cattle for safety reasons. And it is a risk to humans and other animals that it lives with. Also it is some concerned with animal welfare to be cruelty because of the pain it can cause. And also most breeds of sheep and cattle are born are naturally polled which means hornless. I think they should because they could hurt other animals.
Why do we brand cattle?
Livestock branding is so that the owner can identify there livestock. And it is a hot brand for large stock, and other ways to0; tattoos, earmarking, ear tagging and RFID. It is a way to know which cattle is yours if you go away. I think they should because if one goes missing then they know which one theirs is.
Why do we castrate livestock?
Well, we do not have to castrate our cattle, but like many other people we make decisions in raising beef, it is a decision in response to consumer demand. Consumers want a consistent palatable, flavorful product. People castrate male calves a few hours after birth using a band method. Some producers choose to not castrate until 2 to 4 months of age using either a band or knife method. Other producers choose not to castrate and the cattle will be castrated at 7 or more months of age. Not all male calves are castrated. Animals with superior genetic and physical characteristics are left intact and used as bulls in breeding herds. I think we should because we don't want a lot of animals so we just have the right amount.
Why do we produce animals on large-scaled operation?
With tens of thousands of animals comes millions of tons of manure, water pollution, air pollution and dangerous conditions for those of us living nearby. But even if we aren’t living near a factory farm, we aren’t immune from the problems they cause illness from food and and other public health concerns can arise. Even many factory farm operators don’t benefit from this system of production due to lack of adequate pay for the livestock they raise. The rise of factory farming is no accident. It has resulted from public policy choices driven by big agribusinesses, especially meatpackers and processors that dominate the critical steps taken between farm and consumer. The silos and gentle meadows portrayed in advertising and PR are a sham. Most of the pork, beef, poultry, dairy and eggs produced in the United States come from large-scale, confined livestock operations. My opinion is that this in a way is not right; but in a way it is