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 my opinion, the crux of the question touches on what is “humane.” Here is my opinion.
Critter News
AUGUST 17, 2008
Thanks to Farmed Animal Net for this information from August 8. Department of Agriculture (NJDA) was ordered to readdress a number of its mandated standards for farmed animal treatment. Tags: farm animal welfare factory farm us.
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Animal Ethics
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
The problem of the unjust use of farm animals is large, growing, historical, institutionalized, governmentally encouraged, and fundamentally unregulated at either the state or federal level. Farm animals are treated essentially as raw materials. Instead it aids industry boards that exist solely to sell animal products.
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
I decided to look online for some information regarding the "Organic Free Range Eggs" that Trader Joe's, my favorite store, sells. Here's what they say about Trader Joe's eggs (definitely does not sound humane to me.) None of the employees at my local store could offer any information concerning the welfare of the hens.
Critter News
JANUARY 29, 2009
It turns out that she was the former Humane Society Chief Economist. She used to head United Animal Nations too. I couldn't find any information on her current activities. Tags: proposition 2 california humane society farm animal welfare. Probably taking a much needed break.
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 24, 2009
The week will bring underscore community spirit as people come together on behalf of the animals across the entire region of our nation’s capital. These events will shine the spotlight on the amazing animals and compassionate people across the DC region who love them and work tirelessly on their behalf.
Animal Person
MARCH 17, 2009
The meat industry is inherently destructive and inhumane, there is no way to make it otherwise, and much of the harm it does to ecosystems is by inflicting suffering and death on billions of nonhuman animals, farmed and free-living, each year. Let me know -- any time! -- if you'd like assistance or more information.
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