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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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Comedian Stands Up Against Ag Gag

April 29, 2013

(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) This past week, president of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Wayne Pacelle appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to discuss Ag Gag bills. Both Pacelle and DeGeneres called attention to the horrors behind factory farming and asked viewers to recognize how Ag Gag laws would keep farming operations in the dark. If these bills are put into effect, both the treatment of animals and the quality of food could drastically deteriorate. Continue reading to find out more on what Ellen is doing to fight these Ag Gag bills. — Global Animal

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Anti-Antibiotics: You Are What You Eat

April 19, 2013

(ANIMAL WELFARE) The phrase, “you are what you eat,” may be more frightening than ever before. The agriculture industry hasn’t exactly been known for their conscientious treatment of livestock, but recent missteps might mean a great deal for your health as well. The majority of animals raised for food are forced to take a number of antibiotics with the sole purpose of making the animals larger, but not necessarily healthier. This incessant use of antibiotics allows bacteria to evolve, leading to a number of superbugs like salmonella and E. coli. These superbugs are extremely resilient to antibiotics used on livestock, and often times make their way onto our dinner tables. The ethical treatment of livestock remains an important issue for the animals’ health as well as our own. Read the article below to find out more on how the treatment of livestock directly affects you. — Global Animal

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It’s Time To Meet Your Meat

April 11, 2013

(HUMANE FARMING) WASHINGTON — Consumers, pay no attention to the carnage behind the meaty curtain. Recently, legislation has hit a number of states, which could potentially incriminate activists who take undercover pictures of slaughterhouse conditions. Although it’s hardly surprising that the agriculture industry is critical of these activists, the real issues rest with the safety of the public and the humane treatment of livestock. Public access to covert pictures could, at the very least, educate people on what exactly they are eating. Read the article below in order to find out more on the hardships facing the meat industry in relation to public knowledge. — Global Animal

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Animals On Antibiotics: The Cure Or The Problem?

April 9, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Mutant bacteria strands that have become resistant to antibiotics are a major concern for ranchers as well as for consumers. Currently, herd health practices are changing in hopes of minimizing potential risks. Within three years, certain antibiotics important to human medicine will be phased out of farm use for good. Yet, there is still no proven connection to antibiotic treatment failure in humans as a result of consuming animals who have been given antibiotics. Check out the article below for more on medications used on livestock and potentially dangerous mutant bacteria strands. — Global Animal

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Victory For Animal Advocates In New Mexico

March 25, 2013

(FACTORY FARMING) The New Mexico bill making it illegal to record video on factory farms is officially dead. Four other states—Nebraska, Arkansas, Indiana, and Pennsylvania—still have similar legislation in the works. Yet, longtime animal advocate Bob Barker has “come on down” to help fight these pending laws that will threaten efforts to expose animal abuse in factory farms and slaughterhouses. Read more about these unconstitutional bills, and sign the petition below to urge lawmakers to protect undercover investigations in your state. — 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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