What is the appropriate stocking density of chickens as indicated by the National Chicken Council?
Eight-tenths of a foot per bird.
100
Where do scientists believe the pandemic 'Influenza' of 1918 originates from?
From birds.
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How many chickens are generally housed in one shed?
33,000
100
On average, Americans eat the equivalent of how many entire animals in a lifetime?
21,000.
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Many chickens in factory farms suffer greatly or die before they are sent to be slaughtered. Name one of the factory-farm induced conditions mentioned in the chapter.
Sudden Death Syndrome, Ascites, walking impairments
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Pigs are susceptible to viruses found in which other animal?
They are susceptible to viruses found in avian birds.
200
What does Foer compare the size of the cage for the chicken to?
A printer.
200
Fill in the blanks. Swine flu is known as H_N_. Bird flu is known as H_N_.
Swine flu: H1N1
Bird flu: H5N1
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What is the primary method of slaughter for chickens in factory farms?
The birds are first dragged through an electrified water bath, which paralyzes them. The birds are then sent down to be killed by an automated throat-slitter.
300
According to studies from Princeton and Columbia, 6 out of 8 segments of the most feared viruses have been traced back to where?
To U.S. factory farms.
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What reason would poultry processors give to defend their practice about the way they treat chicken?
They would argue that they are simply doing the best they can to feed the world's population.
300
How many flu strains of H are there? How many of N?
H: 1-16, N: 1-9
400
Describe the meaning of the term "fecal soup".
After the chickens are inspected, they are cooled in a massive refrigerated tank of water. The water in these tanks are called "fecal soup" due to the bacteria and filth that is floating around.
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What percentage of chickens in retail stores do scientists believe are infected with E. Coli?
Between 39-75%.
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What percentage of chicken contains campylobacter or salmonella at the time of purchase?
83%
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What H strains are humans susceptible to? And pigs? And horses?
Humans are susceptible to H:1,2, and 3. Pigs, H:1 and 3. Horses H:3 and 7.