Most farmers raise livestock because they like working with animals.
Most know too that properly cared for animals are more productive which means a better income for them and their families. Nevertheless, there are controls in place to help ensure that farm animals are raised responsibly. Agriculture and food production is not exempt from laws and regulations governing animal treatment. Offences are punishable by law. Specific government and industry regulations are also in force to control the production, transportation, marketing and processing of livestock and poultry.