The farming of animals for meat and milk confronts a stark dilemma.
While world demand from a growing and more affluent human
population is increasing rapidly, there are strong
counter-arguments that we should eat less meat and pay more
attention to environmental protection, animal welfare and human
health and well-being. The aim of this book is to identify and
explain the causes and contributors to current problems in animal
husbandry, especially those related to 'factory farming', and
advance arguments that may contribute to its successful
re-orientation. Husbandry is considered in its broadest sense,
namely the productive and sustainable use of the land for the good
of all (plants, humans and other animals). The first part of the
book outlines principles and arguments necessary to engage with
current problems: depletion of natural resources and destruction of
environment, animal welfare, food and health, fair trade and
sharing resources. These arguments are illustrated by examples and
sufficient evidence to justify the argument without obscuring the
message. The second part presents a series of constructive
proposals for change and development in animal husbandry, both in
the developed world and subsistence agriculture. These include more
integrated crop and livestock farming systems, the ethics of animal
welfare and environmental management, and the evolution of a new
social contract whereby the rights of the people to a fair share of
good, safe food and a green and pleasant land are matched by a
shared responsibility to preserve these things.
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