What issues can be seen in animals living in fur farms?

The overall health of the animals can be compromised when living on fur farms. Farmed mink suffered from extensive disease problems; clinical and pathological observations included abortion, stillbirths, necrotizing endometritis, and increased mortality (Dietz et al., 2006).

Stereotypic behaviour, a common issues seen in captive animals were also observed in fur farms. Typical issues were pacing, bar biting and self harm such as fur chewing were exhibited (Malmkvist et al., 2013).

How is the waste disposed?

Fur farms generate various outputs in addition to their fur. Fur farms dispose of their deceased animals in various ways. The meat from most fur-bearers is not typically consumer by humans, therefore the carcasses will go on to become various products such as pet food, animal feed, organic compost, fertilizer, paint, and even tires. Carcasses sometimes go to animal sanctuaries, zoos, and aquariums to feed animals, and some end up as crab bait. Mink feces are used as organic crop fertilizer, and mink fat is turned into oil to manufacture soap, face oils, cosmetics, and leather treatments (Martin et al., 2007).