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Tennessee Governor Trumps Ag Gag

May 14, 2013

(POLITICS) TENNESSEE — Score one for free speech, and animal welfare. After lengthy consideration, Governor Bill Haslam has decided to veto Tennessee’s Ag Gag bill. Haslam’s decision rests on his claim that the bill is “constitutionally suspect.” Although agriculture remains the top industry in Tennessee, Governor Haslam recognizes that the bill could potential violate a number of constitutional rights. Continue reading below to find out what the future holds for Ag Gag bills in Tennessee, and how the state intends to handle them. — Global Animal

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Stable Shut Down After Negligent Horse Deaths

March 26, 2013

(ANIMAL WELFARE) Cedar Lane Stables, a riding stable in Queens, has been shut down due to numerous horse fatalities. The stable lost the operator’s license after six horses died in the course of the past few months, two from undetermined causes. Cedar Lane used a “rough board” system—meaning customers paid the stable to house their horses, but were still required to care for the animal themselves. Unfortunately, some owners became negligent and abandoned care of their horses, while the stable simply ignored the fact that the animals were starving to death. In fact, Cedar Lane was so unaware of the conditions of their housed horses that a fowl died due to neglected medical attention. Read on to find out whether this irresponsible stable will be reopened. — Global Animal

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Kristen Bell Stands Up For Moms Of Every Species

January 30, 2013

(FACTORY FARMING) In the animal news world, Kristen Bell is mostly known for her adorable reaction to sloths, but the actress is now involved with a more serious issue. Since announcing that she’s expecting her first baby Bell has decided to help some less fortunate mothers. The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star has teamed up with The Humane Society of the United States, and penned a letter to Neil Dierks, the CEO of the National Pork Producers Council, asking to end the cruel practice of gestation crates. Read on to find out how you can help as well. — Global Animal

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General Mills To Pork Industry: No More Gestation Crates

January 22, 2013

(ANIMAL WELFARE) Following in the footsteps of companies like Oscar Meyer, The Cheesecake Factory, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Costco, and many more, Minneapolis-based General Mills has announced that it will be eliminating gestation crates from its pork supply chains. As one of America’s leading food companies, the decision comes in response to the public’s deep concerns about the inhumane treatment of farm animals.  However, the development and implementation of more humane methods could take up to 10 years. Read on to learn more about this progressive, small step forward. — Global Animal

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Turkeys Raped By Technology For Thanksgiving

November 20, 2012

(FARM ANIMALS) With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it is necessary we re-evaluate our traditions. Each Butterball Turkey purchased for the dining room table condones cruel procedures that have forever destroyed the natural abilities of these once wild animals. In order to create the meatiest birds, farmers breed for a large breasted turkey. As a result of this superficial process, it is impossible for any factory born turkey to mate naturally. The feathered animals’ pectoral muscles are so overgrown that they can not physically connect with a turkey of the opposite sex. Continue reading to learn how farmers fight fire with fire and only worsen the cruelty inflicted on these innocent beings. — Global Animal

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The Cheesecake Factory Goes Crate-Free

October 18, 2012

(HUMANE FARMING) Last week, the upscale casual restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory, announced plans to switch to a gestation crate-free pork supply. The restuarant—which operates more than 170 full-service restaurants—has been added to the HSUS list of 30 major food companies that plan to eliminate controversial gestation crates from their pork suppliers. According to The Cheesecake Factory’s website, the company also sources chicken with no added hormones and Certified Angus Beef. Continue reading for more on the company’s major step in the right direction. — Global Animal

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Will FDA Poision Farm Animals?

September 26, 2012

(FACTORY FARMING) Ever heard the phrase, “You are what you eat?” What animals are fed greatly affects their well-being. An animal designed to eat grass, cows are nowadays predominantly fed grain, a substance that affects the natural, neutral pH of the cow’s stomach and leads to many health problems. Alongside these already observed repercussions, U.S. states are now asking the FDA for permission to blend animal feed with contaminated grain since much of their crop would otherwise be unusable. Read on for more on the contaminated corm being fed to farm animals. — Global Animal

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Perverted Farmer Requests Animal Custody

September 21, 2012

(ANIMAL ABUSE) FLORIDA — After caught engaging in sexual contact with his farm animal, Carlos Romero appeared in court to demand he get his terrorized donkey back. The 31-year-old man claims the animal technically belongs to him, as he fished out half a grand to buy her. It is unclear how long he has cared for the donkey. The chances that the young donkey is returned to Romero are slim, seeing that as of last year bestiality is illegal in Florida, where the incident took place. — Global Animal

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