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October 24, 2011
Advancements for Farm Animals Become Reality
We’ve still got a very long way to go, but Americans have taken some impressive steps for farm animals in recent years.
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October 20, 2011
An Interview with Bones Star Emily Deschanel
"Bones" star Emily Deschanel uses her celebrity to draw attention to issues close to her heart.
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October 18, 2011
New Agricultural Council Brings Nebraska Farmers, Ranchers and Animal Welfare Advocates to the Table to Discuss Common Goals
To advance more humane practices on farms and ranches and to promote food producers who share that goal, The Humane Society of the United States joined the Nebraska Farmers Union in Lincoln to announce the formation of an advisory body, the Nebraska Agriculture Council of The Humane Society of the United States.
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October 6, 2011
Shareholder Proposal Takes Aim at Domino’s Pepperoni Pizza for Animal Cruelty
The HSUS submitted a shareholder resolution today asking Domino’s Pizza to report to shareholders the feasibility of using pepperoni and ham toppings that come from pork producers that don’t use gestation crates to confine breeding pigs.
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October 3, 2011
Supreme Court To Decide Whether Meatpackers Can Use Sick, Injured Animals in the Food Supply
The HSUS asked the Supreme Court to reject a meat industry lawsuit seeking to overturn a California law that prohibits slaughterhouses, stockyards, auctions or dealers from buying, selling or receiving animals too disabled to walk and prohibits slaughterhouses from killing or processing these “downed” animals.
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September 28, 2011
Shareholder Resolution Urges Seaboard to Prevent Cruelty to Pigs
The HSUS submitted a shareholder resolution asking Seaboard Foods to create a plan for phasing out its confinement of breeding pigs in gestation crates.
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September 26, 2011
General Mills Applauded for Animal Welfare Progress
The HSUS praises General Mills at its annual shareholder meeting for its forward-thinking animal welfare policy.
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September 6, 2011
Global Pandemic the Subject of New Thriller "Contagion"
In the film “Contagion,” opening in theaters September 9, a global pandemic is born when humans come into contact with an infected, slaughtered pig. Michael Greger, M.D., HSUS director of public health and animal agriculture, says there’s as much potential fact as fiction in the scenario, but his focus is on how, and where, such a virus is likely to be born.
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June 30, 2011
“Ag Gag” Bills Die in Iowa, Minnesota, Florida
Iowa is the latest state whose "ag gag" bill died with the legislative session. Minnesota and Florida also proposed failed "ag gag" bills in attempts to squelch whistleblowing.
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June 23, 2011
Washington Teen Is Top Signature Gatherer for Yes! on 1130 Initiative
High school student and animal advocate Kitty Jones has collected nearly 8,000 signatures in support of I-1130, the Washington ballot measure to prevent the confinement of hens in cages so small they can’t even turn around or spread their wings.
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June 13, 2011
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Rules in The HSUS’ Favor and Against Bob Evans in Dispute over Animal Cruelty Proposal
The SEC issued a ruling against Bob Evans requiring the company to allow its shareholders to vote on a proposal submitted by The HSUS.
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June 9, 2011
The HSUS Recognized with 2011 Telly Award for Outstanding Smithfield Exposé
The HSUS is proud to receive a 2011 Silver Telly Award for the video “Undercover at Smithfield.”
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May 25, 2011
Federal Jury Declares Calif. Egg Farm a Nuisance, Awards Damages
A federal jury in California has ruled in favor of a group of Central Valley residents after a weeklong trial in a case concerning noxious emissions from Olivera Egg Ranch.
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May 23, 2011
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Kraft’s Animal Welfare Progress at Company’s Annual Meeting
The Humane Society of the United States will applaud the Kraft for switching to cage-free eggs at the company's annual meeting.
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May 20, 2011
Washington and Oregon's Ballot Box Efforts for Animals
In Wash. and Ore., two coalitions are working to place measures on each state’s ballot to prevent animal cruelty, preserve the environment, and protect consumers and small farmers.
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May 19, 2011
Rabbit Meat
Rabbit meat production involves a multitude of cruel practices, including cruel confinement.
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May 9, 2011
Photos of Hens in Battery Cages
Downloadable photos of hens in battery cages.
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May 2, 2011
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Einstein Noah’s Animal Welfare Progress at Company’s Annual Meeting
At the annual shareholder meeting for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, The Humane Society of the United States will applaud the company for its forward-thinking animal welfare policy.
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May 2, 2011
The Humane Society of the United States to Address Domino’s Executives About Animal Cruelty at Company’s Shareholder Meeting
At the annual shareholder meeting of Domino’s Pizza, a representative of The Humane Society of the United States will ask the company to move away from suppliers that use gestation crates.
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April 27, 2011
The Humane Society of the United States Praises Hyatt for Switching to Cage-Free Eggs Nationwide
The HSUS is pleased to announce that Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has improved animal welfare and food safety by switching all of the 2.4 million eggs it uses in its U.S. restaurants and room service operations to cage-free.
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April 21, 2011
Denver’s Own Snooze Joins Growing Cage-Free Egg Trend
The Humane Society of the United States is praising Snooze for switching to cage-free eggs and gestation crate-free pork.
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April 20, 2011
General Mills Announces New Cage-Free Egg Commitment
General Mills announced a new cage-free egg purchasing program, prompting praise from The HSUS. The company has committed to switch 1 million of its eggs to cage-free.
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April 20, 2011
A Milestone for Ohio Farm Animals: Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board Finalizes Welfare Standards
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board took the final step to advance significant welfare reforms for farm animals.
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April 14, 2011
Farm Animal News to Note
If you missed these recent articles on farm animal issues, you should check them out.
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April 5, 2011
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board Votes to Phase Out Veal Crates
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board reversed a vote taken on March 1 that sanctioned confinement of veal calves in crates so small they’re unable to turn around for more than half of their lives before slaughter.
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