Question

which of the following is a benefit to free - range livestock agriculture?

• increased amounts of disease
• healthier animals
• increased use of antibiotics
• decreased profits

Explanation:

To determine the benefit of free - range livestock agriculture, we analyze each option:

• "Increased amounts of disease" is a negative outcome, not a benefit. In free - range systems, while there can be disease risks, the question is about benefits, so this is incorrect.
• "Healthier animals" is a valid benefit. Free - range livestock have more space to move, access to natural forage (in many cases), and better living conditions which can contribute to their overall health.
• "Increased use of antibiotics" is not a benefit. In fact, free - range systems often aim to reduce antibiotic use as animals are healthier and have less need for them, and increased antibiotic use is generally seen as a negative (due to concerns like antibiotic resistance).
• "Decreased profits" is a negative impact, not a benefit. Free - range products often have a market that values the production method, and producers can potentially have good profit margins, so decreased profits is not a benefit.

Answer:

B. healthier animals