Date

5-2023

Document Type

Capstone Project (Open Access)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Department

Humanities & Communication

Major

Humanities and Communication

First Advisor

Ajit Abraham

Abstract

In the mid-20th century, the meat industry implemented a method of rearing livestock called factory farming, which confined animals in close quarters until it was time for slaughter and allowed for more output with cheaper production methods. In modern-day unfortunately, factory farming is still used and treats their animals even worse; genetically modifying chickens until they can’t walk, the unrelenting impregnation of dairy cows, and forcing pigs to live in their own feces. Companies such as Tyson and JBS control about 85% of the meat industry and since their goal is to make the most profit with the least effort, they aren’t willing to give up factory farming. As a result, people have called for an end to factory farming, advocating for not only the rights of animals but of consumers as well. Much evidence has been found linking the outbreak of disease to these farms’ poor adherence to safety protocols resulting in the contamination of meat, groundwater, and crops. This paper aims to show how the unethical treatment of livestock affects both animals and people alike and discuss ways consumers can take part in alternatives to factory farming.

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