Human Health
Could air and water pollutants caused by CAFOs affect the mental health of nearby residents?
Yes, though not fully proven scientifically, it has been linked
Are CAFOs one of the greatest carbon dioxide emission producers?
Yes, the emissions from factory farms are one of the greatest in the world
What are animals eating in these farms if they do not have enough room to graze?
wheat and hay that fattens them up quicker and produces more "meat"
What major change to CAFOs would affect human health?
Getting rid of them all together and switching to local farms
What does the acronym CAFO stand for?
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
How many people get sick from food poisoning every year?
more than one million
What plants are most affected by water polluted by CAFOs?
Leafy Greens
What effects do antibiotics and steroids have on chickens?
The animal gets so big that their skeletal structure can no longer support their weight.
What can the consumer do to change?
Properly look at the brand the meat is coming from and buy locally
Why do CAFOs exist?
The growing need for meat is on the rise
Foodborne illness usually comes from which two bacteria?
e.coli and salmonella
What are the three major issues residents face?
Air pollution, contaminated water, and contaminated soil
How much space do CAFO chickens have to move around?
The size of a piece of paper
What meat product has the most regulation regarding contamination of e.coli or salmonella?
Ground Beef
Would prices increase much is the United States got rid of CAFOs?
No, prices would stay relitively the same because even though more meat is being produced, a good chunk of it is being sent to other countries
What health effects happen when eating farmed salmon?
The fish is dyed red, which can be connected to cancer, and there is an increase of saturated fat that can lead to heart disease.
Who is most affected by CAFO pollutants?
Local Residents, however, everyone is affected by global warming with the mass about of carbon dioxide released from these farms
How is e.coli spread throughout the product?
The incidental nicking of a gut while processing.
What new regulation has been put into effect concerning water supply?
Regulation of antibiotic use and animal waste treatment
What are the two major protests regarding CAFOs?
The Animal Rights/Welfare movement and the movement to mitigate climate control
When eating factory-farmed meat, what could you potentially be consuming?
Bacteria, anti-biotics, lots of saturated fats, and dyes
What does the polluted water contain?
Animal waste, antibiotics, and bacteria
How are viruses and bacteria spread through chickens and salmon?
scratches from each other due to close quarters
What is the current regulation on CAFOs?
Not many written laws, which mainly leaves it up to the companies themselves.
Without CAFOs, what health problems are bound to decrease?
obesity, heart disease, diabeties, cancers, and many other illnesses