Latest News From Animal Welfare

Everyone knows communication is key to animal agriculture's future success. That's why the Animal Agriculture Alliance and National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) are teaming up.

As a veterinarian, Jeremy Pittman, senior director of U.S. veterinary services for Smithfield Foods, says he is constantly tasked with, asked about and challenged on biosecurity processes or protocols. 

Former “Baywatch” star Alexandra Paul and activist Alicia Santurio were found not guilty of misdemeanor theft after “rescuing” two chickens in 2021. Although they faced jail time, Paul says it was worth the risk.

The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) has awarded nine grants to develop management strategies that improve judicious antibiotic use in beef cattle and swine.

From a pig veterinarian to a social media superstar, Cara Haden, DVM, shares her rise to TikTok stardom and the purpose behind it all.

If we, who believe animal-derived proteins are good for people, do not share animal agriculture’s story, those who wish to diminish or eliminate animal agriculture from the food system will lead the conversation.

Consumers are interested in how animal agriculture affects health and wellness, environmental stewardship, animal welfare and worker safety. Now is the time for a more robust and meaningful conversation.

What makes some farms targets for undercover activists? What should I tell my neighbor about African Swine Fever? These questions and more are answered on episode 2 of Overhe(a)rd, the Farm Journal Livestock podcast.

If you’re terrified of the day when an activist turns the spotlight on you, read on.

PETA is under fire for their reaction on social media to a Google Doodle that was made to honor the late Steve Irwin, also known as "The Crocodile Hunter."

Livestock farmers in Australia are being targeted by animal rights activists through a specialized online map that reveals farm locations throughout the country.

You can no longer say “bring home the bacon” or “be the guinea pig” according to an animal rights group because it belittles animals.

It's hard to think about when animals need to be euthanized. It’s harder when you’re the one doing it. Veterinarians are put in that position often. Think what would happen if a foreign animal disease were to hit.

It's hard to think about when animals need to be euthanized. It’s harder when you’re the one doing it. Veterinarians are put in that position often. Think what would happen if a foreign animal disease were to hit.

Improving animal welfare and employee safety—that’s the top two goals driving the creation of the industry’s first robotic cattle mover.

The Senate passed an extension to Electronic Logging Device (ELD) implementation for livestock haulers that would potentially give more time for regulators and Congress to fix hours of service rules.

Livestock haulers could get another year-long extension to implement Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) through an amendment to the Senate's spending bill.

The veterinary community is working together to protect the efficacy of antibiotics for generations to come. Work with your veterinarian on a disease prevention plan that fits your operation.

Each year, the Animal Agriculture Alliance releases reports from major animal rights conferences. It's critical to understanding what strategies and tactics will be used against next against animal agriculture.

The House of Representatives has debuted their own Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act, which is similar to the Senate version and grants greater hours of service flexibility to livestock haulers.

A Florida agri-science teacher and the advisor of the school’s FFA club, was placed on administrative leave after school officials were told that he had students help him drown wild raccoons during class.

Americans say they care more about animal welfare than children’s education and hunger.

People involved in responding, or preparing teams to respond, to accidents involving animals will receive critical information on the proper protocols, training and equipment needed to manage these events.

For professing to love and protect animals, members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sure kill a lot of them. The group has euthanized 38,000 animals since 1998.

An enforcement chief for the Department of Transportation said commenting and petitioning the hours of service that are backed by the electronic logging device (ELD) rule are necessary for any changes to the mandate.

Kitty Block tapped as acting president and CEO of the nation’s top animal rights group after several weeks of uncertainty and controversy.

To maintain and improve animal welfare in poultry facilities, Tyson Foods has started using remote video auditing systems.

An undercover video filmed by animal rights activists has halted the purchases of pigs by Hormel from one of the company's suppliers.

A tractor trailer in Iowa tipped over in Iowa with 150 pigs inside.

Animal activists gained a foothold in Massachusetts on Tuesday night.

When Massachusetts voters head to the polls in November, supporters of a pro-farm animal ballot question want them to have one question in their minds: What would it feel like to spend their entire lives without enough room to stand up, turn around, stretch their arms and legs and lay down again.

Panera Bread Co., ratcheting up the restaurant industry’s race to purify ingredients, will be the first national chain to serve so-called clean bacon.

The muddy tradition of hog wrestling has continued at some county fairs in Indiana this summer though proceeds were down in at least one county.

The Stoughton County Fair in Wisconsin has canceled a pig wrestling event amid pressure from city officials and animal rights activists.

A national pork supplier promised Thursday to investigate abuse allegations at one of its Nebraska facilities after an animal rights group released an undercover video showing pigs with open wounds and other health problems.

The Agriculture Department on Thursday proposed stricter animal welfare standards for organic chicken and meat in a multibillion-dollar market that is rapidly expanding each year.

While both critics and supporters of a proposed ban on the sale of food products from farms that keep animals in overly restrictive cages say the measure would likely raise egg prices in Massachusetts, supporters contend consumers would barely notice the increases.

A man has been charged after more than 100 hogs were discovered living in what authorities described as deplorable conditions at an illegal Virginia Beach farm.

Cold weather is quickly approaching. Being prepared will help your livestock winter a little easier.

Undercover videos have been top for mind for all sectors of the agriculture industry and activists aren't going to stop using the tactic anytime soon.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it saw "completely unacceptable" actions depicted on an animal welfare group's undercover video from a Minnesota slaughterhouse that supplies Hormel Foods.

A recent column written by David Lazarus in the Los Angeles Times wonders why the Center for Consumer Freedom is attacking Chipotle's marketing campaigns. Inspired, Beef Today editor Greg Henderson asks Lazarus to look at Chipotle through the eyes of America's livestock producers.

When you're pushing a shopping cart through the chilled air of the Whole Foods Market meat department, past rows of neatly packaged poultry and a glass case of butchered pork chops, the supermarket wants you to imagine the idyllic pastures on a place like Sweet Stem Farm. 

Animal rights activists launched a campaign Wednesday to put before Massachusetts voters a proposal that would prohibit raising certain farm animals in small cages and crates and would effectively ban the sale of eggs, pork and veal from animals kept in such tight spaces, wherever they are raised.

A 300-lb. NFL lineman thinks his diet change has helped him prolong his career. He's also turned into an animal rights activist.

An animal rights group is calling on prosecutors to file criminal charges against workers and managers at a southwestern Minnesota hog farm.

A video showing workers at a Colorado pig farm hitting animals with cans and boards prompted the firings of seven employees, but authorities said Wednesday no criminal charges will be filed.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.’s supply shortages, which led to “rolling blackouts” of carnitas in recent months, are expected to last until the end of the year, threatening to undercut the restaurant chain’s growth.

Bad news for die-hard carnitas fans: Chipotle said it doesn't expect its pork shortage to fully recover until closer to the end of the year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is still struggling to keep popular menu items from disappearing.