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Steps Towards Ending Factory Farming?

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A recent agreement between farmers and animal rights activists here is a rare compromise in the bitter and growing debate over large-scale, intensive methods of producing eggs and meat, and may well push farmers in other states to give ground, experts say. This New York Times article argues that it could lead to other states following suit.

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Prop 2 Passes in California

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4, 2008) – Voters in California approved an historic ballot measure to halt the inhumane confinement of animals on factory farms by an overwhelming margin. Prop 2 requires that factory farms provide enough space for animals to stand up, turn around and extend their limbs. From the campaign website : (Nov.

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Hope for Hen Welfare

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history, the United Egg Producers (UEP) has agreed to support national legislation that will, upon enactment, improve the welfare of all laying hens in the nation. For too long, animals on factory farms have had no federal protection from even the most heinous abuse.

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Combined Beats’ List – August

10,000 Birds

old angel factory area. Big Egg Marsh. old angel factory area. Dull-mantled Antbird – Sipia laemosticta. Arenal–Peninsula road (shortcut to dam). 06 Mar 2016. Zeledon’s Antbird – Hafferia zeledoni. 14 May 2016. Bicolored Antbird – Gymnopithys bicolor. Laguna Lagarto Lodge. 29 Jan 2016. 17 Mar 2016.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

10,000 Birds

old angel factory area. Big Egg Marsh. Dull-mantled Antbird – Sipia laemosticta. Arenal–Peninsula road (shortcut to dam). 06 Mar 2016. Zeledon’s Antbird – Hafferia zeledoni. 14 May 2016. Bicolored Antbird – Gymnopithys bicolor. Laguna Lagarto Lodge. 29 Jan 2016. Road to Arenal 1968. 04 Mar 2016.

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