Farm Animals
Farmers or ranchers?
Farmers often specialize in growing certain crops or raising certain animals. For example, there are grain farmers, dairy farmers, poultry farmers and pig farmers. Some farmers who focus on raising animals also grow crops, mostly for animal feed. Many grain farmers raise cattle on land that is not suitable for growing grain crops.
What is animal welfare?
Animal welfare is the well-being of animals based on their living conditions. Farmers aim for good quality animal welfare. Farmers and ranchers are responsible for all aspects of their animals’ well-being. They are required to provide proper housing, nutrition, disease prevention, treatment and humane handling. They are also required to foster natural behaviours and animals’ needs for social interaction with other animals.