Question

question # 4
multiple choice
in addition to a better quality of life, which of the following is the truest about modern livestock?

the animals have a longer life-span today than in years past.

the animals have much less of an environmental footprint today than in years past.

the animals have more adaptability to new environments today than in years past.

the animals have significantly more freedom today than in years past.

Explanation:

Modern livestock production focuses on traits like feed efficiency and disease resistance, which enhance their ability to thrive in managed, often new or controlled environments. Livestock raised in intensive systems typically have shorter lifespans (slaughtered earlier for production), larger environmental footprints due to industrial farming, and less freedom than traditional, extensive systems.

Answer:

C. The animals have more adaptability to new environments today than in years past.