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[[File:Undercover Investigation at Manitoba Pork Factory Farm (8250092097).jpg|alt=A groundbreaking Mercy For Animals undercover investigation provides a shocking look into blatant animal abuse at one of Canada's largest pork producers—Puratone—in Arborg, Manitoba. According to its website, these pigs are being raised "in a safe and responsible manner.|thumb|A groundbreaking Mercy For Animals undercover investigation provides a shocking look into blatant animal abuse at one of Canada's largest pork producers—Puratone—in Arborg, Manitoba. According to its website, these pigs are being raised "in a safe and responsible manner.]] | [[File:Undercover Investigation at Manitoba Pork Factory Farm (8250092097).jpg|alt=A groundbreaking Mercy For Animals undercover investigation provides a shocking look into blatant animal abuse at one of Canada's largest pork producers—Puratone—in Arborg, Manitoba. According to its website, these pigs are being raised "in a safe and responsible manner.|thumb|A groundbreaking Mercy For Animals undercover investigation provides a shocking look into blatant animal abuse at one of Canada's largest pork producers—Puratone—in Arborg, Manitoba. According to its website, these pigs are being raised "in a safe and responsible manner.]] | ||
Intensive pig farming, also known as factory farming or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), has become a prevalent method of pork production worldwide. Driven by the demand for cheap meat products. However, the expansion of intensive pig farming has raised ethical concerns regarding animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and public health. | '''Intensive pig farming''', also known as '''factory farming''' or '''concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)''', has become a prevalent method of pork production worldwide. Driven by the demand for cheap meat products. However, the expansion of intensive pig farming has raised ethical concerns regarding animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and public health. | ||
The intensive nature of pig farming systems raises significant ethical concerns related to animal welfare. Pigs are highly intelligent and social animals, and their confinement in small spaces with limited natural | The intensive nature of pig farming systems raises significant ethical concerns related to animal welfare. Pigs are highly intelligent and social animals, and their confinement in small spaces with limited natural behaviours and social interactions can cause stress, frustration, and behavioural abnormalities. The lack of sufficient space for movement and exercise can lead to muscle and skeletal problems, as well as an increased risk of injuries and infections. | ||
Large-scale operations generate substantial amounts of manure, which, if not properly managed, can pollute waterways and contribute to air pollution. | Large-scale operations generate substantial amounts of manure, which, if not properly managed, can pollute waterways and contribute to air pollution. | ||