Most farms in the United States have been consolidating themselves into extremely large farms, in order to eliminate the number of farms and increase the rate of production. ... Cows also provide a short pregnancy span, allowing for the generation of dairy in order to produce their young. ... Many farms in today's world are failing due to a lack of sufficient land and sources in order to begin and sustain a functional environment for the animals and their ability to increase production. ... Animals are often crammed into tight spaces. ... This is where the animal rights activists come int...

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