Farmed Animals

AWI seeks an end to cruel methods of housing,handling,transporting,and slaughtering farmed animals.We promote pasture-based farming systems that allow animals to express natural behaviors,asan alternative to factory farming。
 

Half a century ago,family farms were prevalent.Animals grazed on pasture,breathing fresh air,and feeling sunshine on their backs.During inclement weather,they were sheltered in straw-bedded barns。

在规定的时间内,在规定的时间内industrialized facilities(commonly referred to as“factory farms”)that maximize profits by treating animals not as sentient creatures,but as production units.Raised by the thousands at a single site,animals are confined in such tight quarters that they can scarcely move,let alone behave nolly.Such production apt,eggs,and dairy products.But what at the cash register seems inexpensive in fact costs dearly to farmed animals,the environment,rural and traditional farming,human health,and food quality and safety。

Over9billion chickens,pigs,cattle,turkeys,sheep,goats,ducks,and geese are bred,raised,and killed for food annually in America.Each is a social,feeling individual capable of experiencing pleasure.The vast majority,however,are only familiar with deprivation,fear,and pain。

空气动力装置炉排,炉排单击功能区上,raising单击功能区上,transport,and汽化器.Each phase offers the opportunity for cruelty or compassion。industrial production,alternative methodsthat are both humane and economical are possible。