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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land, Page 4: Will Harris Lets Nature Lead the Way
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land, Page 2: New Certification Program Focuses on Farm Animal Welfare and Consumer Education
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 19, 2012
Senate Leaders Deny Votes on Animal Welfare Issues During Consideration of the Farm Bill
The HSUS strongly objected to action taken by the U.S. Senate last night to exclude consideration of two animal welfare amendments and issues in the Farm bill.
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June 18, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Prosecution of David Tracy Davis for Federal Animal Fighting and Wildlife Crimes
The HSUS applauds the United States Attorney’s office for taking swift legal action against Virginia resident David Tracy Davis on various animal abuse-related offenses.
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June 14, 2012
Humane Society International Promotes “Meatless Monday” at United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
As evidence mounts about the need for greater environmental protections, it is clear that one of the most significant causes of global environmental harm is the production of more than 67 billion land animals for food each year. As preparatory meetings for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, or Rio+20, begin this week in Rio de Janeiro, HSI is attending to promote “Meatless Monday.”
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June 14, 2012
New York Legislature Strips Animal Fighters of Cruelty Tools
The HSUS, on behalf of its more than 800,000 supporters in New York, and the New York State Humane Association commend the New York Legislature for passing S.6774a/ A.9552a to strengthen current state laws to combat animal fighting.
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June 13, 2012
Redada a presunta operación de peleas de gallos en California
El Equipo de Rescate de Animales de la HSUS ayudó al Control de Animales del Condado de Tulare con una investigación y redada de una presunta operación de peleas de gallos en Visalia, CA, dando como resultado la detención de dos sospechosos y la incautación de 388 aves.
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June 12, 2012
Senate to Consider Farm Bill Amendment to Improve Welfare of Egg-Laying Hens and Provide Stable Future for Egg Farmers
In an unprecedented, unusual and path-breaking alliance, The HSUS and the United Egg Producers are calling on the U.S. Senate to pass an amendment to the Farm Bill to improve the treatment of more than 250 million egg-laying hens and provide a stable and secure future for U.S. egg farmers.
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June 12, 2012
Suspected Calif. Cockfighters Raided
The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team assisted the Tulare County Animal Control in a cockfighting investigation and raid in Visalia, Ca., resulting in the arrest of two suspected cockfighters and the seizure of 388 birds.
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May 31, 2012
McDonald’s Sets Timetable to Eliminate Gestation Crate Confinement of Pigs
The Humane Society of the United States prefers a shorter time frame, but still welcomes news from McDonald’s that the company has created a definite timetable to eliminate gestation crate confinement of breeding pigs from its pork supply chain.
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May 24, 2012
Senate Bill Introduced to Improve Housing for Egg-Laying Hens and Provide Stable Future for Egg Farmers
The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers applaud the introduction of S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012, in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
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May 19, 2012
Suspected North Carolina Cockfighting Operation Raided
The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team assisted the Robeson County Sherriff’s Department in a cockfighting investigation and raid in Robeson County, resulting in more than a dozen arrests of suspected cockfighters and the seizure of more than 10 birds.
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April 26, 2012
New Agricultural Council Brings Colorado 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 announced the formation of an advisory body, the Colorado Agriculture Council of The Humane Society of the United States.
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April 25, 2012
Burger King Announces Industry-Leading Animal Welfare Reforms
Burger King got out in front of its competitors with an announcement that the company will transition to using only cage-free eggs, and will phase in pork produced without gestation crates.
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April 25, 2012
Burger King anuncia importantes reformas de bem-estar animal e lidera na indústria
Burger King anunciou que vai eliminar de sua cadeia de fornecimento nos Estados Unidos as práticas de confinamento intensivo de porcas reprodutoras nas chamadas "celas de gestação" e de galinhas poedeiras nas "gaiolas em bateria", uma atitude apoiada pela Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) e Humane Society International (HSI).
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April 25, 2012
Burger King Corp. anuncia importantes reformas para bienestar animal, demuestra liderazgo en la industria
Burger King Corp. anunció que eliminará de su cadena de suministro en Estados Unidos la práctica de confinar a cerdas para cría en jaulas de gestación y a gallinas ponedoras en jaulas en batería.
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April 19, 2012
Statement on Texas Cockfighting Shooting Deaths
John Goodwin, director of animal cruelty policy for The Humane Society of the United States issued this statement about the three deaths at a South Texas cockfight.
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April 18, 2012
Kreider Farms’ Story Inconsistent in Wake of Egg-Laying Hen Exposé
In the wake of an investigation by The Humane Society of the United States documenting the treatment of animals at Kreider Farms the company has made numerous inconsistent statements regarding the investigation.
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April 16, 2012
Michael Vick Urges Alabama Legislators to Pass Cockfighting Bill
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick urges Alabama legislators to pass S.B. 175, legislation pending in the Alabama state legislature to increase penalties for cockfighting.
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April 12, 2012
Animal Suffering, Filth, and Hen Corpses at Kreider Egg Farms
An undercover investigation The Humane Society of the United States conducted in February and March 2012 reveals filth and animal suffering at Kreider Farms egg factory in Manheim, Penn.
