• EpeeGnome@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    I would say it’s symbiotic to the continued survival and propegation of their genes, but not to their well-being as individuals.

    • Ð Greıt Þu̇mpkin@lemm.ee
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      4 months ago

      Depends on the situation, factory farming definitely, but for most natural raised situations I’d argue the animal’s well being is like 99% of the work being done.

    • SuddenDownpour@sh.itjust.works
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      4 months ago

      It’s also a double-edged sword. The moment a domesticated species isn’t useful enough for us, its numbers (and therefore genes) will decrease dramatically. Plenty of livestock populations may be reduced to a tiny size if artificial meat production becomes cheap enough, or if it’s decided to be a necessity to fight climate change.