Pigs Fly in New Jersey: State Passes Ban on Cruel Gestation CratesMay 15th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Big news out of New Jersey, particularly if you’re a pregnant pig: The state legislature voted to ban gestation crates by a vote of 60 to 5 in the Assembly and in the Senate by a vote of 29 to 4. It now goes to Governor Christie’s desk, where he’s expected to sign it into law. Read More:Pigs Fly in New Jersey: State Passes Ban on Cruel Gestation CratesChicken Cages to Double in Size According to Proposed New RegulationJuly 13th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Good news came for egg-laying chickens last week as animal welfare groups and egg farmers announced an alliance in pursuing a federal law aimed at requiring larger cages and enrichment for the nation’s egg layers. Read More:Chicken Cages to Double in Size According to Proposed New Regulation |
