Factory farm workers are at risk of developing repetitive motion injuries and respiratory problems, such as chronic bronchitis, occupational asthma, and organic dust toxin syndrome associated with poor air quality. According to MedicineNet.com (2016) organic dust toxic syndrome: A flu-like illness due to the inhalation of grain dust with symptoms including fever, chest tightness, cough and muscle aching. The inhalation of the grain dust may occur in an agricultural setting or from covering a floor
Unfortunately for other animals, dairy cows are not the only creatures living on these farms. Chickens, pigs, and male cows also meet an unbearable fate. They do not go through the cycle of pregnancy like the mother cows but are met with all the other same unfavorable conditions. Yes, they too are force fed an unnatural diet, pumped with hormones so that they grow to unnatural and unhealthy sizes, and are physically abused. The physical abuse is a separate problem to evaluate. These animals live
Factory farms regularly administer hormones to beef cattle and dairy cows in order to boost growth rates or increase milk production. When hormones are injected into an animal, some of the hormones pass into its waste, and can eventually contaminate surface and groundwater. Research demonstrates that hormone pollution can disrupt the development and reproductive systems of fish. Cows in the dairy industry can be given growth hormones in order to increase their milk production. Once their productivity
Economics of factory farm Does the economic benefits of factory farming outweigh the disadvantages? Our lives are so closely linked to these farm animals, what makes them so different from our cats and dogs? We care much of our pets, but when it comes to the term ”factory farm”, little do we know about the impact of factory farm and the truth behind the scene. The producer can take small sacrifice to make big difference and benefits can still be achieved. The economic benefit of factory farm does not
of factory farm Does the economic benefits of factory farming outweigh the disadvantages? Our lives are so closely linked to these farm animals, what makes them so different from our cats and dogs? We care much of our pets, but when it comes to the term ”factory farm”, little do we know about the production process of factory farm and the truth behind the scene. There are some ways that the producer can make sacrifice and still achieve increased profit. The economic benefit of factory farm does
Factory farms also produce staggering quantities of waste and greenhouse gases, polluting the air, land, and water. Because most rural communities use groundwater in everyday life, groundwater pollution from factory farms is a huge problem in today's society. High levels of nitrates from fertilizers and animal waste have been shown to contaminate the groundwater used to drink, bathe, etc. Another way of pollution in water is polluted runoff. It comes from animal fertilizer, the use of pesticides
evolve over the years. What pop out were factory farms all over the world. But what is a factory farm? Factory farms are huge buildings owned by big corporations, where meats are being produced by the thousands. Despite the effectiveness of this method, it comes at a price. Factory farms are key factory in feeding many countries over the world, but it struggles with the mistreatment of animals, and excessive waste. When people hear about animals on farms, many imagine
Industrialized Animal Cruelty Factory farms are an inhumane processes in which animals are mass produced for the sale and consumption of the increasing human population. These animals are put on a diet of GMO grains, artificial hormones, and antibiotics. Animals are crammed, neglected, and abused as safety and comfort are not the top priority of this industry. Factory farmed cows are treated as nothing more than products used to generate income. The life cycle of a factory farmed cow begins at birth
barred cage. You are allowed minimal time outside, and this space is restricted to the size of an A4 piece of paper. You are malnourished, disease-ridden, and exposed to horrible conditions. You may not even see the light of day. This is the daily life of factory farmed hens. Many people are unaware of where their perfectly packaged poultry comes from. Even if it claims it is 'Natural', 'Farm Fresh' or 'Vegetarian-fed', the hens are still exposed to horrendous conditions. All those labels have no relevance
Does anyone really know what is going into our food? Do we really believe that our milk is “pure and farm fresh”? That our Jam is “all natural with no additives”? We all know deep down that the storeys shown by large food companies about their olive oil, hand pressed by Italian grandmothers and fresh water sourced from a natural spring actually have a darker reality? But can we avoid the radiated rockmelons and pink sludge also known as chicken nuggets, burger patties and sausages? In this essay