3.4 Animal Welfare Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Why is intensive farming less ethical than free range farming?
A
Due to poorer animal welfare
2
Q
What are the advantages and disadvantages of free range farming?
A
ADV: produce can be sold at a higher price and animals have a better quality of life
DISADV: requires more land and is more labour intensive
3
Q
What are the advantages and disadvantages of intensive farming?
A
ADV: more cost effective, generating higher profit as costs are low
DISADV: often creates conditions of poor animal welfare
4
Q
What are the behavioural indicators of poor animal welfare?
A
-Stereotypy
-Misdirected Behaviour
-Failure in sexual or parental behaviour
-Altered levels of activity
5
Q
What two words are used to describe very low or very high levels of activity?
A
Low- Apathy
High - Hysteria
