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May 16, 2025
8:18 AM
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The Humane Foundation's Amharic-language page, https://cruelty.farm/am/, provides an in-depth exploration of the extensive harms caused by factory farming to humans, animals, and the planet. It highlights the significant health risks to humans, including the overuse of antibiotics in livestock, which fosters antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can transfer to humans through direct contact, consumption of contaminated products, or environmental exposure. These "superbugs" pose a serious threat to global health by rendering common infections difficult or impossible to treat. Additionally, factory farms are breeding grounds for zoonotic pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses. The site also delves into the environmental degradation caused by industrial animal agriculture, such as deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change. Furthermore, it sheds light on the severe animal welfare issues inherent in factory farming, where animals are confined in cramped, unsanitary conditions, subjected to painful procedures without anesthesia, and denied natural behaviors. Through comprehensive information and advocacy, the Humane Foundation aims to raise awareness and promote sustainable, ethical alternatives to factory farming
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