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Factory Farming Press Releases
This is a sampling of recent HSUS press releases related to farm animals and factory farming.
June 25, 2008:
The Humane Society of the United States Uncovers More Appalling Abuses of Dairy Cows at Livestock Auction in New Undercover Investigation
June 23, 2008:
UMKC Hatches a Cage-Free Egg Policy
June 20, 2008:
Hallmark Slaughter Plant Manager Convicted of Felony Animal Cruelty
June 18, 2008:
California Democratic Party, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Endorse State Anti-Cruelty Ballot Measure
June 10, 2008:
Indian Egg Industry Leaders Travel to USA to Explore Cage-Free Housing Systems for Hens
May 28, 2008:
The HSUS Commends Md. Dept. of Agriculture for Action in Westminster Auction Investigation
May 22, 2008:
Californians for Humane Farms Calls Economic Study Classic Bait and Switch – Californians Can Afford to Treat Animals Humanely
May 20, 2008:
Statement from The HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle on USDA Announced Ban on Downer Cattle
May 20, 2008:
New York State Senate Committee Approves Ban on Downed Cattle
May 16, 2008:
Assembly Unanimously Approves Bill Strengthening California’s Protection for Crippled Cows
May 15, 2008:
Federal Government Documents Show Illegal American Egg Board Interference with California Anti-Cruelty Ballot Initiative
May 14, 2008:
Governor Ritter Signs Historic Farm Animal Welfare Measure into Law
May 7, 2008:
Expanded Undercover Investigation Shows Mistreatment of Downer Cows at Livestock Auctions
April 29, 2008:
The Humane Society of the U.S. Welcomes Prestigious Pew Commission Recommendation to Phase Out Extreme Confinement of Farm Animals
April 23, 2008:
Delaware House Ag Committee Holds Hearing on One of Factory Farming’s Worst Abuses
April 17, 2008:
Widener Law Hatches a Cage-Free Egg Policy
April 17, 2008:
HSUS President Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Food Safety and Humane Handling Compliance by Meat Industry
April 16, 2008:
Choices Offers Rockford Customers Better Options
April 9, 2008:
Anti-Cruelty Measure Certified for California's November Ballot
April 7, 2008:
Colo. House Follows Senate Action and Sends Historic Farm Animal Welfare Measure to Governor
March 26, 2008:
Quimby's Hatches a Cage-Free Egg Policy
March 26, 2008:
UC Irvine Joins Snowballing Cage-Free Egg Trend
March 24, 2008:
The University of Montana Western Joins Snowballing Cage-Free Egg Trend
March 13, 2008:
Congress Urged to Pass Bills to Keep Downers Out of Food Supply; Increase Penalties for Inhumane Treatment
March 12, 2008:
The HSUS Responds to Testimony on Downer Investigation
March 6, 2008:
American Egg Board Faces Lawsuit Over Illegal Political Expenditures in Opposition To California Anti-Cruelty Initiative
March 4, 2008:
Senate Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Notorious Factory Farming Abuse
February 28, 2008:
Humane Society of the United States CEO Testifies on Slaughter Plant Investigation and USDA Loophole
February 28, 2008:
Nearly 800,000 Signatures Turned in to Qualify Anti-Cruelty Measure for November Ballot
February 27, 2008:
The Humane Society of the United States Sues to Keep Sick and Injured Cows Out of Food Supply
February 26, 2008:
Tofurky Teams Up with The Humane Society of the United States
February 26, 2008:
Testimony of The HSUS on Food Safety and Private Sector Accountability
February 23, 2008:
Statement of Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States on the Likely Closure of Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co.
February 18, 2008:
HSUS Investigation Leads to Largest Beef Recall in U.S. History
February 17, 2008:
Statement on Recall of Beef from Hallmark Slaughter Plant
February 15, 2008:
California Prosecutor Files Cruelty Charges Against Slaughter Plant Employees
February 11, 2008:
Safeway Leading the Way on Animal Welfare
February 6, 2008:
The HSUS Lauds Authoritative USDA Action to Shutter Southern California Slaughter Plant
February 1, 2008:
Congress Urged to Take Action to Prevent Abuse
January 31, 2008:
The HSUS Urges Schools in 36 States to Stop Using Westland Meat
January 30, 2008:
Investigative Update: Statement from The Humane Society of the United States
January 29, 2008:
San Francisco Becomes Fourth California City to Oppose One of Factory Farming's Worst Abuses
January 24, 2008:
State Legislators to Consider Bill to Protect Animal Welfare and New Hampshire's Family Farming Heritage
January 15, 2008:
The HSUS Denounces FDA Approval of Food Products from Cloned Farm Animals and Their Offspring
January 9, 2008:
Federal Court to Hear Lawsuit Against New York Foie Gras Factory Farm
January 9, 2008:
Episcopal Bishop Marc Andrus Supports California Ballot Initiative to Improve Lives of Factory-Farmed Animals
January 8, 2008:
Humane Society International Applauds European Commission's Decision to Keep Ban on Barren Battery Cages
January 3, 2008:
The Reef Hatches a Cage-Free Egg Policy
January 2, 2008:
Bruegger’s Switch to Cage-Free Eggs Hits More Locations
January 2, 2008:
Nationwide Gains in Campaign to End One of the Worst Factory Farm Abuses
January 2, 2008:
UW Oshkosh Joins Snowballing Cage-Free Egg Trend
December 19, 2007:
Statement from Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The HSUS, on Decision to Phase Out Gestation Crates in Colorado
December 19, 2007:
Bagel Rising Joins Growing Boston Movement Away from one of the Worst Factory Farm Animal Abuses
December 17, 2007:
World's Largest Food Service Provider Hatches a Cage-Free Egg Policy
December 5, 2007:
Critical Reviews in Microbiology Article Points to Factory Farming’s Role in Emerging Human Diseases
November 29, 2007:
The HSUS Urges Increased Attention to Animal Agriculture’s Contribution to Global Warming
November 28, 2007:
Animal Protection Groups File Legal Petition Asking USDA to Declare Foie Gras Unfit for Human Consumption
November 19, 2007:
Federal Court to Decide Whether Turkeys and Chickens Must Be Given Legal Protection During Slaughter
November 12, 2007:
Full-Page USA Today Ad Tells Wendy’s “That’s NOT Right!”
October 24, 2007:
Journal of the American Medical Association
Commends Book That Implicates Factory Farming in Emerging Human Diseases
October 24, 2007:
Santa Cruz Becomes Third California City to Oppose One of Factory Farming's Worst Abuses
October 23, 2007:
Incanto Restaurant Joins Snowballing California Cage-Free Egg Trend
October 17, 2007:
Hollywood Becomes Fourth Florida City to Oppose One of Factory Farming's Worst Abuses
October 17, 2007:
Hamline University Joins Snowballing Minnesota Cage-Free Egg Trend
October 16, 2007:
Wendie Malick to Wendy's: Stop Tarnishing my Name
October 16, 2007:
Boloco Joins Boston Cage-Free Egg Trend
October 11, 2007:
University of Washington Hatches a Cage-Free Egg Policy
October 2, 2007:
Canyon Ranch Cracks Open a New Cage-Free Egg Policy
October 1, 2007:
Signature Gathering Begins for California Anti-Cruelty Measure
September 26, 2007:
Two More Competitors Leave Wendy’s with Egg on Its Face
September 17, 2007:
Most "Incredible Edible Eggs" Incredibly Cruel, Alleges Humane Society of the United States
September 5, 2007:
American Journal of Public Health Editorial Implicates Factory Farming in Emerging Human Diseases
August 28, 2007:
West Palm Beach City Commission Passes Resolution Opposing One of Factory Farming's Worst Abuses
August 27, 2007:
New Frontiers Natural Marketplace Hatches a Cage-Free Egg Policy
August 22, 2007:
Wendy’s Criticized for Lagging Behind Competition on Animal Welfare as it Rolls Out Expanded Breakfast Menu
August 22, 2007:
Pacific School of Religion Cracks Open a Cage-Free Egg Policy
August 20, 2007:
No Eggs From Caged Hens on Good For You Natural Market's Shelves
August 13, 2007:
Humane Society of the U.S. Criticizes Wendy's Frosty Attitude Toward Animal Welfare
August 6, 2007:
Statement on American Veal Association's Veal Crate Announcement
July 31, 2007:
Cambridge City Council Passes Resolution Opposing One of Factory Farming's Worst Abuses
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