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2. Intensive animal farming - Wikipedia

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   As of 2009–2010 it is estimated that there are 1.3–1.4 billion head of cattle in the world. [47] [48] Diagram of feedlot system. This can be contrasted with more traditional grazing systems. The most common interactions with cattle involve daily feeding, cleaning and milking.

3. Harris Ranch - Wikipedia

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   Harris Ranch, or the Harris Cattle Ranch, feedlot is California's largest beef producer, producing 150 million pounds (68 kt) of beef per year in 2010. [1] It is located alongside Interstate 5 at its intersection with State Route 198 east of Coalinga, in the San Joaquin Valley of central California. The ranch is owned by Harris Farms. [2]

4. Meat-packing industry - Wikipedia

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   The William Davies Company facilities in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, circa 1920. This facility was then the third largest hog-packing plant in North America. The meat-packing industry (also spelled meatpacking industry or meat packing industry) handles the slaughtering, processing, packaging, and distribution of meat from animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep and other livestock.

5. Concentrated animal feeding operation - Wikipedia

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   Most meat and dairy products are now produced on large farms with single-species buildings or open-air pens. [37] Due to their increased efficiency, CAFOs provide a source of low cost animal products: meat, milk and eggs. CAFOs may also stimulate local economies through increased employment and use of local materials in their production. [38]

6. Animal husbandry - Wikipedia

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   Cattle feedlot in Colorado, United States. Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fibre, milk, or other products.It includes day-to-day care, management, production, nutrition, selective breeding, and the raising of livestock.

7. Cow–calf operation - Wikipedia

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   Cattle from a cow–calf operation may be sold after they have been weaned to be matured elsewhere, such as at a feedlot, or may be raised to near-slaughter weight and sold at the age of 1–2 years. [7] Older cows and bulls, if kept, may also be sold to slaughter after their reproductive years have ended.