This document discusses industrial livestock farming. It describes how this type of farming primarily involves raising cattle, chickens, goats, pigs, horses and sheep in a small area of land to more easily manage them and increase output. It notes some benefits of industrial livestock farming including its estimated $883 billion direct contribution to the global economy through meat production and supporting industries. The document also provides a definition of industrial livestock farming, explaining how livestock production has shifted to large industrial facilities that maximize production while minimizing costs.