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Put simply, the law requires that breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves be given enough space to stand and turn around. For pigs, that means they no longer can be kept in narrow “gestation crates” and must have 24 square feet of usable space. Hog farmers argue the changes would be too expensive.

A California law requiring pigs to be able to stand and turn around in their cages could be delayed another two years after a lawsuit from multiple groups.

The law mandates humane treatment for livestock animals, but has received pushback from the industry over its implementation.

The move adds uncertainty about whether bacon and other fresh pork products will be much more expensive or in short supply in the state when the new rules take effect on New Year’s Day.

The law mandates humane treatment for livestock animals, but has received pushback from the industry over its implementation.

A coalition of California restaurants and grocery stores has filed a lawsuit to block implementation of a new farm animal welfare law

ELLIOTT, Iowa (AP) — A coalition of California restaurants and grocery stores has filed...

ELLIOTT, Iowa (AP) — A coalition of California restaurants and grocery stores has filed a lawsuit to block implementation of a new farm animal welfare law, adding to uncertainty about whether bacon and other fresh pork products will be much more expensive or in short supply in the state when the new rules take effect on New Year's Day.

A coalition of California restaurants and grocery stores has filed a lawsuit to block implementation of a new farm animal welfare law

A coalition has filed a lawsuit to block a new farm animal welfare law, adding to uncertainty about whether pork products will be more expensive.