Animal Welfare
The federal Department of Agriculture has reposted inspection reports on certain animal testing labs on its website after a decision two weeks ago to remove a large online database of animal welfare records prompted complaints.
A proposed bill in New York classifying farm dogs as “livestock” has been withdrawn.
The Agriculture Department says “adjustments may be made” in its decision to remove animal welfare inspection reports, enforcement records and other information about the treatment of animals from its website.
Judge weighing Utah law banning on undercover farm filming
A Utah law proposal would make it illegal to harrass livestock with a drone, and animal rights activists don’t like it.
Oklahoma was geographically divided on a “Right to Farm” vote for State Question 777.
A federal judge ruled Monday that Idaho’s law banning secret filming of animal abuse at agricultural facilities is unconstitutional, giving animal rights activists across the country hope that the decision will pave the way to overturn similar laws in other states.
Animal protection advocates applauded President Barack Obama on Tuesday for proposing to continue a federal funding ban that’s blocking the resumption of commercial horse slaughter in the U.S.
Humane Society of the United States president adamant that discussion about livestock production needs to happen.
On Feb. 24, AgDay will have team coverage of an important issue to animal agriculture—the proposed law on caged hens.
Added cow longevity makes it pay to graze for a New Zealand family transplanted to Missouri.
