factory farms
Proposition 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act
Yes on Prop 2 - Californians for Human Farms — Mon, 08/25/2008 - 15:30This November 4, Californians should vote YES! on Prop 2 – a modest measure that stops cruel and inhumane treatment of animals, ending the practice of cramming farm animals into cages so small the animals can't even turn around, lie down or extend their limbs.
Cramming Animals Into Tiny Cages is Cruel and Inhumane
Yes on Prop 2 - Californians for Human Farms — Mon, 08/25/2008 - 15:11It is common practice on factory farms to cram animals into cages so small the animals can’t even turn around or extend their limbs.
- Veal crates
In order to produce veal, most calves are taken from their mothers when they are just hours or days old and then tethered by their necks in crates too narrow for them to turn around or even lie down comfortably. Virtually immobilized and prevented from engaging in natural behavior, they suffer immensely. - Gestation crates
Uncaging the Truth
Wayne Pacelle — Mon, 08/25/2008 - 16:12Forum topic related to:
This past week, I campaigned in California for Proposition 2—the November ballot initiative to combat the intensive confinement of certain animals on factory farms. In the middle of the trip was a public forum in San Luis Obispo before several members of the Senate and Assembly Agriculture Committees, led by Senator Abel Maldonado and including Prop 2 supporter Senator Dean Florez.
