Factory Farming

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Factory farming is the system of raising animals using 'intensive production' line methods that maximise the amount of meat produced while minimising costs. It is characterised by close confinement in barren and unnatural conditions and involves massive environmental pollution and health risks for both animals and humans. In Australia as in other countries this is our conventional means of raising pigs, chickens, turkeys and producing eggs. 1

Look for eggs labelled 'free-range' or 'barn-laid' over regular 'cage' (battery) eggs.

Look for smallgoods labelled "Bred Free-Range". Otway Pork and KR Castlemaine have such a product line.

Look for "Organic" or "Free-Range" chicken and pork. (In order to achieve organic certification, chicken and pigs farmed organically must be free-range) www.freerangepork.com.au

Look for independent certification of products by organisations like the RSPCA. Find a list of RSPCA Approved products at humane shop

Choose dairy products from companies that have animal welfare on their agenda, such as Elgaar Farms and Barambah Organics.

Learn more at Voiceless. www.voiceless.org.au

See the 'Meatrix' animation. www.themeatrix.com

1 www.wspa-usa.org/pages/2159_factory_farming.cfm

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Rather these are discussion starters about the relevant issues.

Factory Farming is particularly relevant to: Eggs, Poultry, Smallgoods/Pork.

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