THE PROCESS OF RAISING FACTORY FARM CHICKEN Factory farming refers to the system of production that provides nearly all the meat, fish, eggs, and dairy sold in the markets of higher-income countries like the U.S. The lives of the chickens that are raised in the factory farm begin at the hatching machines. The process of…
LIVESTOCK PROCESSING AND MARKETING Livestock processing and marketing are essential parts of the livestock industry. Livestock processing involves the slaughtering, butchering, and packaging of livestock products for human consumption. Processing meat involves slaughtering animals, cutting the meat, inspecting it to ensure that it is safe for consumption, packaging it and processing it into other products…
POULTRY PRODUCTION Poultry is one of the most important sources of animal protein in the world, and poultry production is a major industry. The poultry industry has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by increasing demand for poultry products and the development of intensive poultry production systems. These systems have raised concerns about animal welfare…
Challenges facing Pig farming industry The major constraints affecting pig production were high labour, poor housing, high finance, land holding, high incidence of disease, and high cost of feed. Also there are quite a number of challenges facing the pig farming industry. One challenge is the high cost of feed. Feed accounts for around 60-70%…
PIG FARMING Pig farming or pork farming or hog farming is also known as swine farming. It is the raising and breeding of domestic pigs as livestock, and is a branch of animal husbandry. It is also the practice of raising pigs for meat, including pork and bacon. Pigs are usually raised on a farm…
CATTLE FARMING This involves the rearing and management of two types of animals- one group for food requirements like milk and another for labour purposes like ploughing, irrigation, etc. Cattle farming is also known as beef farming. It is the practice of raising cattle for meat. Cattle are usually raised on a pasture or in…
ANIMAL WELFARE Animal welfare refers to the physical and mental well-being of animals. When we talk about animal welfare in the context of livestock farming, we’re specifically looking at how animals are treated on farms. There are several factors that can affect animal welfare on farms, including housing conditions, food quality, and animal handling. Housing…
The role of livestock farming in the global system Livestock farming is the practice of raising animals for meat, milk, eggs, or other products. The most common types of livestock are cattle, pigs, chickens, and goats. Livestock can be raised in many different ways, including free-range, pasture-based, and confinement systems. Free-range systems allow animals to…
