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