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Sustainability and Animal Husbandry

Fill-in-the-blank exercise on keeping cattle: choose the correct terms.

Summary

Regardless of whether an agricultural operation is conventional or ecological, the well-being of the animals should be one of the primary concerns of all those handling them. Animals cannot simply be regarded as a factor of production but as fellow creatures. Not only consumers, but also legal regulations demand that we view - as a binding principle. Improving animal welfare demands the careful balancing of the aspects of animal welfare and economics. Furthermore, we must remember that animal husbandry is an important pillar for a number of farms and families.

Improving animal welfare demands the careful balancing of the aspects of animal welfare and economics. Furthermore, we must remember that animal husbandry is an important pillar for a number of farms and families. Easy to understand actions aimed at promoting animal welfare raise social acceptance for - as a part of society and guarantee enduring competitiveness. Government regulations do provide the necessary legal framework, but only - can ensure support from individual farms.

It is important that the manufacturers of technical equipment for livestock farming more strongly consider this point of view. Practical experiences can help develop new standards for animals. Likewise, the demands on those people who handle animals - also increase. This means that vocational and further training will continue to rise in importance.

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