Farming techniques

• What do farmers aim to produce cheaper meat for?

  To meet demands of consumers
• What happens when cows graze grass?

  100% of biomass isn't used for growth
• Why can't all biomass be used for growth?

  Some is lost as movement energy
• What energy is released during respiration?

  Movement energy
• Why do animals need to respire to keep warm?

  To maintain their body temperature
• How do farmers make food production more efficient?

  By limiting movement of livestock
• What is the effect of limiting livestock movement?

  It decreases respiration, increasing biomass for growth
• Why do farmers keep animals in controlled environments?

  To reduce respiration and allow more biomass for growth
• What is a consequence of keeping animals close together?

  Animals conserve metabolic energy
• What has been banned in the UK regarding animal farming?

  Keeping animals in small cages
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of intensive farming methods?

  Advantages:

  • Increased food production efficiency
  • Reduced land use

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Higher risk of disease
  • Ethical concerns regarding animal welfare
• What is a risk associated with intensive farming methods?

  Increased risk of disease
• What can be found in meat from intensively farmed animals?

  Antibiotics