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EU Bans Battery Cages

Critter News

To offset yesterday's crappy news about California, here's good news from the EU! Full article on Food Safety News. The law, finalized in 1999, comes after a 12-year "phase-out" period meant to allow egg farmers time to implement the costly transition away from battery cages. As of Jan. Duncan, Ph.D., Duncan, Ph.D.,

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The Other Side of the Egg Debate

Critter News

Hetty Alcuitas, a volunteer with Grassroots Women, said she sympathizes with the environmental and animal-rights arguments against caged chickens. But with battery eggs costing about $2 a dozen and organic free-range eggs costing between $5 and $6 a dozen, the impact of the proposed change goes beyond poultry.

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Note to Those Wanting Promotion: Pay Attention

Animal Person

And that's fine, as we all want to spread the news of fantastic work that needs support. From the 6th -10th of July we are asking everyone to get their aprons on and bake with free-range or organic eggs. We bloggers often get e-mails from individuals and organizations in search of promotion. Case in point: AnimalEquality.