Animal Welfare
Bitter cold temperatures are on the way, and they will move the livestock cold stress index into the emergency category for a prolonged period.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cold weather is quickly approaching. Being prepared will help your livestock winter a little easier.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a politically charged bill that would have banned the use of certain pig cages in his state, a move many observers see as aimed at appeasing Iowa voters ahead of a potential 2016 presidential run.
Workshops in Salina and Dighton, Kan., will cover preparation, risk management, and high mortality.
A pair of state ‘ag-gag’ laws are being challenged in federal court.
Attorneys for Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter are asking a federal judge to toss a lawsuit challenging a new law that makes it illegal to secretly film animal abuse at agricultural facilities.
Idaho farmers, ranchers and producers say they’re happy with the outcome of the 2014 Legislature.
Legislation aimed at criminalizing undercover filming or photographing of farm animal operations advanced to the Kentucky Senate on Tuesday with the backing of the state’s most influential farm organization.
An agricultural bill that opponents warn would undermine Indiana residents’ legal challenges against large livestock farms is moving closer to passage in the General Assembly.
Yesterday the food super chain announced it would phase out supplier use of gestation stalls by 2022.
Pacelle wants to “challenge” some of the false notions about the Humane Society of the United States.
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.
Animal activists gained a foothold in Massachusetts on Tuesday night.
You can no longer say “bring home the bacon” or “be the guinea pig” according to an animal rights group because it belittles animals.
Parts of the Texas Panhandle, Kansas and Nebraska could get some rain as early as this weekend. Other parts of the Midwest might have some moisture relief as well by early next week.