Factory Farmed Chicken: Film Review

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1. What were the main points discussed in the film? The main points discussed in the film were that supermarkets seem like they provide a variety of food when in reality all of the food is produced by only a few major companies. Another main point is that the beef that we eat comes from cows that are neglected. They are eating corn instead of grass, which is not good for their digestive system, and E.Coli develops. Chickens are genetically changed to grow larger and faster than normal. The main point is that industries are dominating food production and cutting corners to make food cheap and fast. This is now harming us as consumers and could potentially get a lot worse in the future.
2. Did the presenters seem credible? Why or why not? I do believe that the presenters seemed credible because they interviewed the industries and compared them to local farmers. They used direct statistics and showed the truth of what real …show more content…

What were the key points about Factory Farmed beef and pork? What were the key points about Factory Farmed chicken? What were the key points about the sustainability of the land in factory farming? A key point about factory farmed beef and pork is that the animals are fed corn, which is not meant for their digestive system. This also introduces E.Coli into the meat and produce from the runoff. Another point is that meatpacking is one of the most dangerous jobs and many illegal immigrants do it. A key point about factory-farmed chicken is that chickens are redesigned to have bigger breasts than normal. The chickens are stored in houses with no windows and little space. Some of the chickens are too big that they can only take a few steps without collapsing. A key point about the sustainability of the land in factory farming is that a lot of land has been cleared for producing feed for livestock. The cows and sheep are responsible for a lot of the methane generated by human activity and a lot of ammonia emissions in the US come from animal

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