To enhance handling practices, for the safety of the animals and the producer, and, or to avoid complications later on. Branding and, or tattooing. To move animals to a fresh food supply to prevent over-grazing and soil erosion, or to deliver the animals to regulated and inspected processing plants. To learn about proper handling and training of our animals, understanding their behavior and celebrating our accomplishments. Domestic animals convert grasses into human nutrition that would otherwise not be available.
Meat provides important proteins.
Not currently shown to be excessively painful. Confine animals in pens or cages. To enable close monitoring of their individual health. Remove horns, tails, or trim beaks. The quality of most feed grains is inadequate for human consumption.