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Ohio to Phase Out Veal Crates

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From the Farm Sanctuary. The board was supposed to end this inhumane practice in Ohio for good; however, during a March 1 meeting, they voted to remove the provision requiring that calves have enough room to move, proposing to allow their confinement in tiny crates for the first 10 weeks of their lives and violating the agreement.

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Hope for Hen Welfare

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A press release I received from the Farm Sanctuary. This deal represents a major victory for farmed animals,” explains Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary. July 8, 2011 – In a groundbreaking move that should result in the greatest advancement for farmed animals in U.S.

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Are Farm Animals Usually Killed in a Humane Manner?

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For some people, it is inhumane to eat meat in any situation, no matter how well the animal is treated prior to and during slaughter. I highly recommend Farm Sanctuary's issue page.short and to the point.) In my opinion, the crux of the question touches on what is “humane.” There are probably no happy animals in factory farming (ie.