All of the Below for Confined Livestock Production Systems Are

question 27

Multiple Choice

All of the below for confined livestock production systems are true except

• A) leads to surface and ground water pollution and expensive waste management systems are needed.
• B) if animals are not confined, manure can contribute to soil fertility.
• C) if animals are not confined, the manure can adversely affect the quality of life of nearby communities.
• D) is part of a moral and ethical debate.
• E) is not widely practiced in the United States.

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Definitions:

Enriched Environments

Settings or conditions that provide increased sensory, cognitive, and social stimulation compared to more impoverished or standard environments, often used in animal and human studies to assess the impact on development and behavior.

Visual Stimulation

The process of providing visual inputs to the brain, which can influence mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Classical Music

A genre of music that spans a period from the 11th century to the present day, characterized by its structured forms, complexity, and the use of orchestral instruments.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, a key mechanism of evolution.