Meat Production
Name one animal commonly associated with meat production
Cattle, pig, chicken, or sheep
What were the 3 main meat production methods from the presentation?
CAFOs, Free range, and grass fed
What is clearing forest called?
Deforestation
What is a con of meat production?
greenhouse gases, heavy land/water usage, manure runoff pollutes waterways, deforestation, antibiotic resistant diseases, poor treatment of animals
How many innovations were mentioned in the presentation?
3
What is meat production?
Raising animals for human consumption
Which method uses natural grazing?
Grass Fed
*free range also works*
Which rainforest is actively being cleared for cattle ranching?
Amazon
What is a pro of meat production?
essential nutrients provided, millions of people given jobs, can use land unsuitable for crops, useful byproducts, can be the center of some economies
What is meat called that scientists can grow directly from animal cells in laboratories?
Lab-grown meat
Which type of meat is produced the most globally?
Chicken
Which method is the most efficient?
CAFOs
What from livestock causes water pollution?
Manure
What is a pro of using CAFOs?
requires much less land or allows consumers to pay a lower cost
What unique ingredient is added to cattle diets to reduce emissions?
seaweed
What % of the worlds agricultural land is used in meat production?
70%
What is a difference between Free Range and Grass Fed?
Grass fed livestock are exclusively fed grass while Free Range can be fed grain or Grass fed takes up more space
What greenhouse gas is released from cow digestion?
Methane
What environmental issue comes from too much land use?
deforestation, reduced biodiversity, or increase in greenhouse gas emissions
What is the goal of new meat technologies?
Reduce environmental impact and create a sustainable food system
What % of the world's calories does livestock provide?
18%
What does CAFO stand for?
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation
Which animal contributes the most to greenhouse gas emissions?
Cattle
What problem can come from overusing antibiotics in livestock?
Development of antibiotic resistant diseases
What is precision livestock monitoring?
using sensors, cameras, and data systems to monitor animal health, movement, and feeding