What is the difference between intensive farming and organic farming?

What is difference between intensive and organic animal farming?

• Answer:

  Intensive animal farming increases productivity. The use of rBST results in the more milk per animal which means that the same amount of milk can be produced from 8 cows rather than 9 meaning less feed needed and less manure or waste. In intensive agricultural production farmers and ranchers have access to a wide range of input to maintain animal health Organic animal farmers must utilize the only practices outlined in the National Organic Standard. Animals must be fed organically raised feed stuffs. Since yields of organically raised crops are lower, making the costs higher. Sick animals cannot be treated with antibiotics. Here is a link to an article that details impact of some organic practices. http://inthesetimes.com/article/6330/the_cruel_irony_of_organic_standards