Critter News
APRIL 1, 2009
He asked whether cows, chickens, sheep and some of the other animals that we eat are usually treated and killed in a humane manner. The meat industry will say yes, of course, all animals are treated and killed humanely. In other words, the proverbial happy farm animal. Factory animals are voiceless victims.
Critter News
JUNE 28, 2009
More is at stake than just the comfort of chickens, though the well-being of 284 million U.S. Tags: battery hens eggs USDA farm animal welfare us agribusiness. How much suffering can and should they endure without significantly affecting the human pocketbook. Or corporate net income. From the Clemson press release.
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Critter News
JULY 8, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Win Industry Backing for First-Ever Federal Regulation of Hen Welfare Groundswell of Public Support Results in Full Court Press for Nationwide Law Protecting Chickens to Replace State-by-State Initiatives WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. Further improvements in mandated minimum space for hens occur later in the agreement.
Animal Person
JUNE 27, 2009
We eat animals, and the CAFO system is an evil, filthy, cruel one, but it doesn't have to be that way. The moral of the story is that it's all about the way we farm animals, not that we farm them that is what needs changing. Then they yank the heads, slit the throats, and de-feather and gut the chickens.
Animal Person
AUGUST 16, 2011
Over at Animal Rights and AntiOppression , we’ve been discussing tactics and sharing our thoughts and experiences about what works and doesn’t work when it comes to advocacy. So why the hell do you continue to participate in the killing of chickens for food, yet cockfighting is no longer on your list?” You’re right, it is horrible!
Critter News
JUNE 10, 2011
In the decree the Spanish Government outlines a training and publicity initiatives to promote new methods of production to farmers and the public as well as a timeline to receive and investigate plans for conversion as well as committing €300m in loans for farmers to convert to enriched facilities.
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