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Hope for Hen Welfare

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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. Currently, approximately 50 million laying hens are confined at only 48 square inches per bird.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Animal agriculture is inherently inhumane. Animals rescued from so-called humane farming establishments have been found in horrific condition. Our relationship with animals should be based on respect and caring, and that begins with not eating them. Irene Muschel New York, April 9, 2009 To the Editor: Nicholas D.

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McDonalds Makes Positive Move to Help Sows

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For the full story, check out this link to the New York Times article. Animal rights advocates have singled out the crates, known as sow stalls, as inhumane, and several states have moved to ban or restrict their use not only in pork production, but also in the production of eggs and veal.

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