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November 22, 2011
Following Legal Complaint, Kentucky Department of Agriculture Opens Livestock Care Standards for Public Review
Responding to a legal complaint filed by The HSUS, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and its Livestock Care Standards Commission have partially reversed course to allow the public a voice in the creation of the state’s animal care policies.
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November 16, 2011
The HSUS Sends Legal Demand for Smithfield Records Concerning Cruel Confinement of Pigs
Just two weeks after filing a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding Smithfield Foods’ misleading claims about animal welfare, The Humane Society of the United States filed legal notice with Smithfield – a major pork supplier for McDonald’s — that it will exercise its right as a corporate shareholder to inspect company records regarding Smithfield’s broken promise to stop confining sows in gestation crates on company-owned farms by 2017.
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November 2, 2011
Complaint Filed with SEC Alleging McDonald’s Pork Supplier Makes False Claims
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission received a legal complaint today from The Humane Society of the United States alleging that Smithfield Foods — a McDonald’s pork supplier and recipient of McDonald’s “supplier sustainability” award — is making false and misleading claims to shareholders and consumers about its corporate responsibility practices.
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November 2, 2011
Complaint Filed with SEC Alleging Smithfield Foods Makes False Animal Welfare and Environmental Claims
Just 24 hours after Smithfield Foods – the world’s largest pork producer – launched its new corporate responsibility website, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has received a legal complaint from The Humane Society of the United States alleging that the company is making false and misleading claims to shareholders and consumers about its corporate responsibility practices in violation of federal securities law.
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October 26, 2011
The HSUS Blows Whistle on Kentucky Livestock Care Standards Commission
The HSUS filed a formal complaint with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture against the Kentucky Livestock Care Standards Commission for significant violations of the state’s Open Meetings Act.
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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.
