Factory farms cram egg-laying hens into cages so tiny they can't even spread their wings. Breeding pigs and veal calves are stuffed into cramped individual cages barely larger than their bodies. They can’t walk or turn around. But you can help free animals from these cruel cages.
We wouldn't force our pets to live in filthy, cramped cages for their whole lives, and we shouldn't force farm animals to endure such misery, either. All animals, including those raised for food, deserve protection from this abuse.
The HSUS is making great progress for these animals. You also can say no to this cruelty whenever you shop or eat. Read more
Crate Cruelty
Our undercover investigation of two of the nation's biggest pork producers revealed pigs suffering in horrible ways. Watch our video and find out how you can help.
Learn MoreNews & Events
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February 2, 2012
Hormel Foods—Maker of SPAM—Announces Plans to Eliminate Gestation Crates
The creator of the iconic Spam product, Hormel, announced this week that it is committing to phase out gestation crate confinement of pigs at all company-owned facilities by 2017.
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February 2, 2012
Tyson Execs To Be Questioned About Cruelty to Pigs at Company’s Annual Meeting
At the annual shareholder meeting of Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) on Friday, a representative of The Humane Society of the United States will question company executives about why it has no plans to end the extreme confinement of breeding pigs in its pork supply.
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February 1, 2012
HSUS documenta abuso animal en granjas industriales porcinas de Oklahoma, presenta denuncia legal
Investigaciones encubiertas descubren abuso contra cerdos por parte de dos de los mayores abastecedores de productos porcinos en el país, incluyendo proveedor de Wal-Mart
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January 31, 2012
Undercover Video Documents Abuse of Pigs at Okla. Factory Farms
An undercover HSUS investigation documented inhumane treatment of pigs at Oklahoma factory farms, one a Walmart supplier. The HSUS filed legal complaints.
Our Victories
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December 29, 2011
A Historic Year for Farm Animals
In 2011, The HSUS joined the United Egg Producers to press for legislation phasing out the egg production using barren battery cages. We summarize this effort and our progress for farm animals in other areas.
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June 7, 2011
Progress for Egg-Laying Hens
Summarizes the progress made for egg-laying hens since the No Battery Eggs campaign began in 2005.
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February 7, 2011
USDA Proposes New Protections for Downer Veal Calves
In response to a legal petition filed by The HSUS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has tentatively approved new rules to protect downed veal calves – those unable even to stand – from slaughter abuse.
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June 30, 2010
Landmark Ohio Animal Welfare Agreement Reached Among HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Gov. Strickland, and Leading Livestock Organizations
A deal struck among The HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Ohio agriculture leaders and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead to major animal welfare improvements in Ohio on a raft of issues.