CAFOs and Their Impact on Health

The video explores the evolution of farming from traditional methods to factory farms, known as CAFOs, which dominate global meat production. It highlights the health risks associated with these farms, including virus mutation and antibiotic resistance. The video discusses the role of global trade in spreading viruses and suggests solutions like reducing meat consumption and adopting sustainable farming practices to mitigate these risks.

What was a significant change in farming practices that led to increased meat production?

• Introduction of organic farming

• Consolidation and mechanization of farms

• Use of genetically modified crops

• Increased use of fertilizers

What is a CAFO?

• A type of organic farm

• A small family-owned farm

• A large industrialized farming operation

• A farm that only raises chickens

Why are CAFOs considered ideal environments for virus mutation?

• They have a high number of potential hosts

• They are located in remote areas

• They have strict biosecurity measures

• They use organic farming methods

What was the origin of the 2009 swine flu pandemic?

• A CAFO in North America

• A wild animal market in Asia

• A laboratory in South America

• A small farm in Europe

How do CAFOs contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

• By treating all animals with antibiotics regardless of health

• By using antibiotics only in feed

• By using antibiotics only when animals are sick

• By not using any antibiotics

What is a potential risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria spreading to humans?

• Improved animal health

• Increased crop yields

• Reduced meat consumption

• Ineffectiveness of antibiotics in treating human infections

What is one proposed solution to reduce the risk of pathogen spread in CAFOs?

• Building larger CAFOs

• Using more antibiotics

• Decreasing long-distance transport of live animals

• Increasing the number of animals per farm

What is a benefit of reducing meat consumption according to the video?

• Increased global meat production

• More diverse animal species in CAFOs

• Improved human health and climate

• Higher profits for CAFOs

What is a major concern about the current meat production system?

• It is too expensive for consumers

• It relies too heavily on organic methods

• It increases the probability of pandemics

• It is too small to meet global demand

What is a potential outcome of abandoning factory farming?

• More crowded farms

• Decreased global meat production

• Better health for humans and animals

• Increased meat prices