I have never met a farmer or rancher that doesn't care about their animals. I have also never met a producer that didn't care about the final product for the consumer's sake. Yet, people can find numerous articles, social medias, and websites that sprout negative and false information about livestock producers. Organizations like PETA are the perfect example of these false claims. What I would like readers to take away from this blog is a little incite to be used to spot biased claims found on websites like PETAs'. At first look, this website may appear to be a professional one based on it's professional graphic deign and eye appealing color scheme. However, after closer inspection, you can find there are really no scientific claims behind the statements being made on the website. Furthermore, the page is cluttered with advertisements and hyperlinks for donations. This clutter can lead to an overwhelming affect for the viewer or in my case a red flag. Another thing to consider when evaluating the reliability of a website, is the URL of the website and whether or not it is simply a website used to promote a specific organization or cause. For instance, PETA's website (that is linked here) is a perfect example of how the information and advertisements found on a page can simply reflect the betterment of the organization. Now compare this website with the United States Department of Agriculture's website linked here. This website is devoted to protecting agriculture and the well being of the livestock. To top it off, the website is a government website devoid of propaganda. All of the claims made on the website are based on scientific facts instead of biased claims like an organization of PETAs. I hope these tips are useful when it comes to finding a reliable source of information.
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