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Intensive animal farming, industrial livestock production, and macro-farms, [1] also known as factory farming, [2] is a type of intensive agriculture, specifically an approach to animal husbandry designed to maximize production while minimizing costs. [3]
Farming communities that try to reduce environmental impacts through modifying their practices will adopt sustainable agriculture practices. The negative impact of agriculture is an old issue that remains a concern even as experts design innovative means to reduce destruction and enhance eco-efficiency. [2] Animal agriculture practices tend to ...
A study in 2019 focused on linkages between water usage and animal agricultural practices in China. [52] The results of the study showed that water resources were being used primarily for animal agriculture; the highest categories were animal husbandry, agriculture, slaughtering and processing of meat, fisheries, and other foods.
Air pollution caused by agriculture through land use changes and animal agriculture practices have an outsized impact on climate change. Addressing these concerns was a central part of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land [ 3 ] as well as in the 2024 UNEP Actions on Air Quality report. [ 4 ]
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Farm Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to promote conscientious eating, reduce farmed animal suffering, and advance sustainable agriculture. Farm Forward aims to eliminate the most harmful practices in intensive animal agriculture, increase the market share of humane and sustainable animal agriculture, and raise awareness about the cultural significance of animal agriculture.
New report reveals big cats are kept in awful conditions. But the link to poaching in the wild is not clear cut.
The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Hatching Eggs, Breeders, Chickens and Turkeys, [23] in Canada, lists the acceptable methods under the Appendix B, [26] grouped as recommended on-Farm or at hatcheries, being: Anesthetic Overdose; Non-Penetrating Captive Bolt (farm only), Penetrating Captive Bolt (farm only) Manual Blunt Force Trauma