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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

I served on the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production, which released a report in 2008 that detailed exactly how much these “efficiencies” are costing America. It’s time to send the message that cost is not the only important consideration. FEDELE BAUCCIO Chief Executive, Bon Appétit Management Company Palo Alto, Calif.,

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McDonalds Makes Positive Move to Help Sows

Critter News

The McDonald’s Corporation said on Monday that it would begin working with its pork suppliers to phase out the use of so-called gestational crates, the tiny stalls in which sows are housed while pregnant. For the full story, check out this link to the New York Times article.

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