Farming Techniques (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Goal of intensive farming techniques
Goal of intensive farming techniques
Increase energy converted to biomass in livestock
Method used to restrict livestock movement
Method used to restrict livestock movement
Small enclosures or cages
Why farmers restrict livestock movement
Why farmers restrict livestock movement
Less energy spent on activity, more converted to biomass
Environmental control in intensive farming
Environmental control in intensive farming
Regulated, high temperatures
Why farmers control temperature for livestock
Why farmers control temperature for livestock
Reduces energy used to maintain body temperature
Diet given to livestock for faster growth
Diet given to livestock for faster growth
High-protein diets
Purpose of high-protein diets in livestock
Purpose of high-protein diets in livestock
Promote faster growth and increase biomass
Animal welfare issue in intensive farming
Animal welfare issue in intensive farming
Cramped, confined spaces causing distress
Health risk from close quarters in farming
Health risk from close quarters in farming
Disease spreads rapidly
Why antibiotics may be used in intensive farming
Why antibiotics may be used in intensive farming
Combat disease spreading in close quarters
Trade-off in intensive farming techniques
Trade-off in intensive farming techniques
Maximise profit at expense of animal welfare