One issue that exists in the U.S food system is factory farming. Factory farming is very unhealthy for animals and bring manure issues. Most factory farmed animals have no access to the outdoors and they never get a chance to see daylight nor get breeze of fresh air. These animals are kept in small amount of room, which causes diseases to be spreaded and behavior to be changed. When an animal (example: pig) is put into a small place with a whole bunch of other animals (other pigs) for so long and no space at all, the animal's behavior could change from positive to negative. Negative behaviors affect animals health. Some animals are even placed in filthiness, which is bad because if animals consume that filth then they wouldn't be in good condition. Factory farming is not only bad for animals but also for the environment and human health. Everyone knows factories causes air and water pollution from the smoke & animal waste which is bad for the environment. Many of us eat these animals and it could be a problem with our health also. Animals are being treated by antibiotics ( basically are being drugged). Antibiotics are helpful but too much, especially for animals is a huge problem. These drugs are destroying our meat which is being consumed by us. The animal feeding operation is an epic fail, it's just making our animals sick by feeding them the wrong (cheap) food like corn, which is given to our cows. Government is no help, in fact, government rather put tax towards subsidies on factory farming when that money could be spent on organic farms instead.
Provided Evidence:
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/factory-farming.aspx
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_27315.cfm
The Jungle by: Upton Sinclair
Definitely agree with you. When the animals like cows and pigs are restricted to one area diseases can spread. The most common one to spread is E-Coli. E-coli is in the feces that the animals eventually consume alone with the corn with is not digestible. According to Food Inc a 2 year-old little boy died because of E-coli. The food that was given to him was called back, but it was too late and he was already suffering the symptoms. He could not drink water and that is all he would beg for. Before this happens to anyone else everyone should be aware of what is happening to their food before it gets to our plates.
ReplyDeleteShatavia,
DeleteYour comments are starting to look very similar. Be sure that you are not repeating evidence and information.
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Booger, did you also know that the waste from the animals travel into rivers and eventually our oceans.Through a series of events that begins to affect birds and seals. Not only are the farm animals suffering but innocent bystanders. Millions of wildlife have died because of this waste. So I tot' agree with you. I also agree with Tav-Tav up dere^^. E-Coli is one of the most common, most deadly bacteria found in meats. What's even crazier is that the cows make this bacteria based on what they are fed and how they are treated. You'd think stronger precautions would be taken to avoid this but when the government is too busy nickel and dimin' to save up for their retirement to think about the nickel and dimes they should put into the FDA.
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Factory Farms Wide Net of Pain and Destruction
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ReplyDeleteDanisha, you raise some great points about subsidies. I think that you are right in saying that money should go toward regulations instead of subsidies.