R/R--I'd say "poultry production" is very low on the humane scale. That said, cattle in this area seem to lead a pretty good life, grazing in roomy, shady pastures & cooling off in ponds.
How do you know that the local cattle are what is appearing in your supermarket?? Now days most supermarkets are buying 'primal' cuts of met from a wholesaler.......who is usually not 'local'