CAFOs: Thorne Responds
2007
Response to Concerns About CAFOs
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Peter S. Thorne
Primary Institution: The University of Iowa
Conclusion
The Mini-Monograph presents peer-reviewed science and recommendations for improving environmental health in the livestock industry.
Supporting Evidence
- The Mini-Monograph includes 26 recommended research needs and 16 recommendations for policy.
- Over 85% of pork and poultry in the U.S. and western Europe comes from industrialized livestock production.
- 54% of U.S. swine production occurs in large facilities housing over 50,000 hogs.
Takeaway
This study talks about the environmental health impacts of large animal farms and suggests ways to improve them.
Methodology
The study involved a conference with experts who developed research and policy recommendations based on peer-reviewed articles.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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