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Update on Proposition 2 in CA

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Again, thanks to Farmed Animal Net for this update on California's proposition 2. California’s Proposition 2 is not solely about the California egg business but is also about the egg industry’s national survival, warned Gene Gregory at the annual legislative meeting of United Egg Producers (UEP).

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: In your July 12 editorial “ A Humane Egg ,” you disparage the modern, sanitary housing systems for egg-laying hens, which have improved chickens’ health and well-being, improved consumer food safety and kept eggs a nutritious and economical staple on kitchen tables and restaurant menus nationwide.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

9): Thank you for encouraging California voters to support the state’s Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, or Proposition 2, on the November ballot. This modest proposal would bring a smidgen of comfort to millions of hens used for egg production. Ron DeHaven Chief Executive American Veterinary Medical Association Schaumburg, Ill.,

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Combined Beats’ List, May 2016

10,000 Birds

Big Egg Marsh. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. California Quail – Callipepla californica. California Gull – Larus californicus. California Gnatcatcher – Polioptila californica. California Thrasher – Toxostoma redivivum. Cartagos 2. West Kirby.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

10,000 Birds

California Quail – Callipepla californica. California Gull – Larus californicus. California Scrub-Jay – Aphelocoma californica. California Gnatcatcher – Polioptila californica. California Thrasher – Toxostoma redivivum. Helmeted Guineafowl – Numida meleagris. 26 Aug 2016.

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Combined Beats’ List – August

10,000 Birds

California Quail – Callipepla californica. California Gull – Larus californicus. California Scrub-Jay – Aphelocoma californica. California Gnatcatcher – Polioptila californica. California Thrasher – Toxostoma redivivum. Helmeted Guineafowl – Numida meleagris. 26 Aug 2016.

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Combined Beats List – June 2016

10,000 Birds

Big Egg Marsh. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. California Gnatcatcher – Polioptila californica. California Quail – Callipepla californica. California Gull – Larus californicus. California Thrasher – Toxostoma redivivum. Los Cartagos.

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