High-density factory farms create ideal breeding grounds for zoonotic diseases. The overuse of subtherapeutic antibiotics in livestock feed to promote growth and prevent disease in unsanitary conditions is a primary driver of global antibiotic resistance.
The evolution of animal welfare and rights is a complex and ongoing process. As our understanding of animal emotions, social behaviors, and cognitive abilities grows, so too does our concern for their well-being. While there are still many challenges to overcome, there have been significant advancements in recent years. High-density factory farms create ideal breeding grounds for
Because as the elephant Happy stood in her enclosure, separated by a moat from the rest of the world, she was not asking for a bigger swimming pool (welfare). She was asking to leave (rights). And one day, the law might finally listen. As our understanding of animal emotions, social behaviors,