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| Description: Pressure of global population has led to feedlots Feedlots = Huge warehouses deliver energy-rich food to animals living at extremely high densities Also known as “factory farms” or CAFOs Necessary to keep up with meat consumption in Canada and the United States Over ½ of the world’s pork and most of the poultry come from feedlots Benefits of feedlots: Greater production of food Keeps up with high meat consumption Reduces the impact of livestock on land (use less space) No overgrazing and soil degradation Drawbacks of feedlots: Contribute to water and air pollution Poor waste containment may cause human disease E. coli, Salmonella Cattle: steroids used to stimulate growth Heavy uses of antibiotics to control disease Picture Stats: Views: 209 Filesize: 226.92kB Height: 902 Width: 1092 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35754 |