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Steps Towards Ending Factory Farming?

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The rising consumer preference for more “natural” and local products and concerns about pollution and antibiotic use in giant livestock operations are also driving change. Tags: ohio eggs california humane society farm animal welfare factory farm.

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BOCA to Stop Using Eggs by End of 2009

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On March 19, 2009 a company representative emailed Compassion Over Killing: "…I am pleased to let you know the BOCA brand will be eliminating eggs in all of its products by the end of this year. We anticipate all BOCA products will be egg free in 2010." Tags: battery hens eggs farm animal welfare.

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New Research Shows Crabs Feel Pain

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If you've ever wondered why I have a clinical view of the meat industry, it's because I worked for three years in the accounting department of a very large shrimp importer that also sold finfish, shellfish and value-added products (ie. Factory farming does not only happen on land. Tags: oceans seafood pain crabs.

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Are Farm Animals Usually Killed in a Humane Manner?

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However, the factory farm system we have in any country does not lend itself to either of the two criteria. There are probably no happy animals in factory farming (ie. Animals are raw materials to process for product. Factory farms are unlikely to be properly and regularly inspected by the USDA. This is mass production.

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Egg Companies Accused of Price Collusion

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Not only did they arrange for exports, they also are accused of colluding to limit production and to increase cage sizes so that fewer hens can be kept. Tags: eggs factory farm agribusiness. This is actually good for animal welfare, but goes to show that only greed will motivate these bastards to do anything.)

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"Change of Heart": New Book about Animal Activism

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And why do so many people say the oppose the cruel practices of factory farming, yet still eat meat, eggs and dairy products? Tags: advocacy. What messages and techniques have been proven effective in getting people to make compassionate decisions like boycotting fur and adopting companion animals instead of buying them?

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Animal Health Care is Part of the Bottom Line

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We've argued in previous posts that factory farming is simply not conducive to animal welfare. The pig industry, says Dr MacDougald, is marked by generally poor production and financial analysis. Tags: economics pigs farm animal welfare agribusiness. Better conditions for animals hurt the bottom line. Here's an example.