Animal Welfare Reform—The Quiet Revolution?

In recent years, animal welfare has become an increasingly important issue in the United States. Most of the publicity seems to go to the extremist group who might distort the issues. There are, however, real problems that do not get as much media coverage but which should be getting more attention. Some of our current farm practices may simply not be acceptable. Those of us involved in animal agriculture must take on much more responsibility for animal welfare.

Some excellent work is in progress…