History of Meat
How long has humans been eating meat for?
3 million years~
What word best describes the current competition of the meat market.
Oligopoly (Oligopolistic). Only a few companies control the market.
How does consumers benefit from meat farming?
It makes meat easily accessible and cheap.
Which environmental issue does meat farming companies contribute the most in?
Greenhouse gas emissions.
How does governments benefit from the meat industry?
Increasing sales strengthens the economy. Job creation and export revenue.
Before the 19th century, meat was considered what type of item?
It was considered a luxury item that only nobles can afford.
What is the largest meat processing company in the world?
JBS, located in Brazil.
Why is starting a meat processing company not optimal.
Cannot compete with larger corporations.
Why are forests being cleared?
It is cleared to grow crops and feed the animals.
Describe the living conditions of the animals.
They live in confined spaces, have no freedom to move around or do their natural tasks. It is dirty, high risk of illnesses and bacteria spreading.
Which U.S. city became a major center of early meat industrialization?
Chicago, Illnois
Which company produces 1 in 5 pounds of meat in the US?
Tyson Foods.
How are consumers impacted?
Foodborne illness, red meats can be carcinogenic.
Animal waste leads to what type of pollution?
Water pollution
Which religion follows Kosher dietary laws.
Judaism
Which century marked the beginning of industrial meat production?
The 19th Century
Which major meat processing company emits greenhouse gases?
ALL. Every major meat farming company emits greenhouse gas.
Why is being a worker in a meat farming factory a nightmare? (List 2 points atleast)
Amputations, cuts, muscoskeletal issues, infections, and chemical inhalation.
1 kg of lamb produces how many kg of CO2e?
28kg of CO2e~
Religion influences what aspect of meat consumption?
Dietary rules and preparation methods.
This system made factory farming more efficient in the 20th century.
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation
What type of business strategy do all these companies have in common?
Vertical Integration. They own the breeding stock, processing plants, and distribution methods.
% of land that is occupied by cattle production.
30%~ of the total land mass is used for cattle production.
List the 3 major areas where the ecosystem is being destroyed.
Amazon forest, Cerrado in South Africa, and Grand Chaco in South America.
What are the 3 major tradeoffs of having affordable meat? (list 2 atleast for full points).
The suffering of animals, environmental impact, and impacts on health.