Factory Farming and Animal Welfare Quiz
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What percentage of Germans reject the modern form of animal husbandry?

  • 73% (correct)
  • 85%
  • 50%
  • 60%

    • How many living beings are killed and eaten in a year by the gigantic global meat industry?

  • Twice the number of human beings who've ever lived on the planet
  • Equal to the number of human beings who've ever lived on the planet
  • More than the number of human beings who've ever lived on the planet (correct)
  • Less than the number of human beings who've ever lived on the planet

    • What is the significance of the microbial mat in the text?

  • It is the source of animal suffering
  • It represents the first time a living being felt something
  • It is a future meat production concept
  • It marks the origins of the Earth (correct)

    • What is the average daily weight gain of the pigs?

    <p>850 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what weight does the ratio of feed used to meat gained become negative?

    <p>120 kilograms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the fluctuating prices in the industry?

    <p>Slaughter companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Animal Welfare act state about keeping animals?

    <p>Animals should be kept in species appropriate conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Anuradetsky manage her cows differently from conventional farms?

    <p>She allows her cows to have 10,000 square meters of space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approach to milk production at Anuradetsky's farm?

    <p>Calves and mothers are kept together, and calves get as much milk as they want directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Anya's method of farming result in?

    <p>Higher expenses than conventional farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the gestation crate mentioned in the text?

    <p>To protect piglets during birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the specially commissioned Hunter in the text?

    <p>To ensure sudden and fear-free death of the animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the animal welfare activist group, Soco tearsuts?

    <p>Uncovering scandalous conditions in factory farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the activists witness in relation to the turkeys in the sheds?

    <p>Tens of thousands of turkeys crammed together in violation of the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of the animal welfare activists in relation to factory farming?

    <p>Highlighting and opposing animal welfare violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Factory Farming and Animal Welfare Violations

    • The selection of animals for slaughter is crucial and time-consuming, taking about half an hour to carefully inspect each pig.
    • The life of the animal is designed around putting the right amount of fat and muscle on the right part of the body.
    • The animal welfare activist group, Soco tearsuts, is on a mission to uncover scandalous conditions in factory farming in southern Germany.
    • They found tens of thousands of turkeys crammed together in sheds, violating the law that allows 58 kilos per square meter.
    • The activists witnessed terrible injuries and mutilation of turkeys, which is a clear violation of the animal welfare act.
    • The financial interests of the industry often override animal welfare concerns in factory farming.
    • The activists are aware of the limitations in changing the living conditions of the animals quickly.
    • The system is divided into clear criminal structures violating the law and legalized crimes, tolerated under pressure from the lobby.
    • The activists aim to continue highlighting and opposing the animal welfare violations in factory farming.
    • The activists have gathered evidence of animal welfare violations but recognize the difficulty in making immediate changes.
    • The animal welfare activists emphasize the need to keep addressing and challenging the issues in factory farming.
    • The activists aim to raise awareness about the true face of the industry and the widespread violations of animal welfare laws.

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    Test your knowledge on factory farming and animal welfare violations with this quiz. Learn about the challenges faced by animal welfare activists in uncovering and addressing violations in the industry. Explore the ethical and legal aspects of animal treatment in factory farming.

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