GMO's
What are GM food
genetically modified food
what does CAFO stand for
concentrated animal feeding operations
what are antibiotics
antibiotics are used to keep animals healthy, they are similar to medicine
name an environmentally unfriendly practice in modern farming
conservative tillage
relation with food security
increasing food production and higher food availability
What are some ways animals are abused in CAFO farms
docking, antibiotics, or overcrowding
what is an advantage of farmers using antibiotics
it helps prevent spread of disease
name an impact cattle farming has on the environment
more co2 emissions
name a disadvantage of using GMO's
can trigger allergies, has negative environmental impacts, can carry and cause diseases
which farms have higher animal welfare standards
pasture-base farms
what is a disadvantage of farmers using antibiotics
the farmer profits more from the treated meat
how are farmers trying to be more environmentally friendly
precision agriculture, crop rotation or cover crops
name an advantage to using GMO's
fewer pests, enhance appearance, less use of pesticide, survive bad conditions or lower in costs
What is docking
The removal of an animals part (tail, beak, ears)
how are hormones and antibiotics regulated?
there are rules and limitations that are reviewed and monitored