Herefordshire Council has received an application to build an intensive broiler chicken production facility in Castle Frome. If approved, these plans would condemn almost 200,000 birds to a life of misery and suffering. - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) UK We need to take action now. Please urge Herefordshire Council to reject the application before the closing date for objections on 12 September. What is Factory Farming? Factory farming is a method of farming where livestock is raised in confinement in large numbers (and at high density) in a factory-like environment. The aim of factory farming is to produce as much meat, eggs or dairy at the lowest possible cost. For the system to work, it needs high volumes of cheap animal feed as well as antibiotics and pesticides to mitigate the spread of disease exacerbated by the crowded living conditions. Animals are often confined to small areas, and physically restrained to control or limit movement. Food is supplied inside and is characterised by high protein concentration levels. A wide variety of methods are used to maintain animal health, including growth hormones and antimicrobial agents. Often these systems employ breeding programs to produce more productive animals suited to the confined conditions.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:19:23 +0000
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