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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 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 12, 2012
Crueldad animal, suciedad y cadáveres de aves en descomposición en fábrica de huevos
Una investigación encubierta realizada en febrero y marzo del 2012 por la organización The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reveló el maltrato animal extremo en una fábrica de huevos propiedad de Granjas Kreider en Manheim, Pennsylvania.
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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.
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March 22, 2012
Ohio Voters Favor Federal Bill on Egg-Laying Hens by More than Three-to-One Margin
A new survey of Ohio voters conducted by Columbus-based Saperstein Associates reveals overwhelming support—by more than a three-to-one margin—for a federal bill to give more space to laying hens in the egg industry.
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March 21, 2012
2011 ACE Documentary Grant Winners
The Humane Society of the United States awards the 2011 ACE Documentary Film Grant to "Cages of Shame," about bears held captive on bile farms in China.
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March 12, 2012
Fracasa proyecto de ley de “censura a los críticos” en Indiana – HSUS elogia la Legislatura
HSUS elogió a la legislatura de Indiana por denegar la aprobación de S.B. 184, cual tipificaria como delincuentes a informantes que denunciasen el maltrato animal, condiciones de trabajo inseguras, destrucción del medio ambiente y otras actividades ilegales y poco éticas que ocurren en las granjas.
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February 29, 2012
Iowa Governor Urged to Veto “Ag Gag” Bill
The HSUS urged Gov. Terry Branstad to veto notorious Iowa “ag gag” bill, HF 589, that would criminalize the investigation of animal cruelty, worker abuse, sexual harassment and other serious crimes at farming operations.
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February 21, 2012
Bon Appétit Management Company Announces Groundbreaking Animal Welfare Policy
Bon Appétit Management Company, which operates more than 400 cafés for corporations, universities, museums and specialty venues in 31 states, announced the rollout of the food service industry’s most comprehensive farm animal welfare policy to date.
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January 23, 2012
Federal 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 announced that they will make passage of H.R. 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012, introduced today by Reps. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., Elton Gallegly, R-Calif., Sam Farr, D-Calif. and Jeff Denham, R-Calif., a top legislative priority in Congress this year.
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January 5, 2012
HSUS Becomes Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. Shareholder
As part of its efforts to encourage CKE Restaurants, operator of the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. restaurant chains, to improve the treatment of animals in its supply chain, The Humane Society of the United States has purchased stock in the chains’ parent company.
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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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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 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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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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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.
