There after us

[dun]

From Dairy herd mangament alert:

Animal-welfare debate sociological in nature
The role of animals has fundamentally changed in our urban society, says Wes Jamison, animal-rights consultant at the University of Florida. "The question has changed from 'Why should there be animal rights?' to 'Why shouldn't there be animal rights?'" he said last week at the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin's Dairy Policy Summit. "This view is being projected onto your farm," he added. "The debate really isn't about animals; it's a political, sociological debate."

Activist's comments inspire producers to address the issue
Gene Bauston, co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, says most current animal-cruelty laws in the United States are out of synch with today's societal values because they don't include farm animals. That's why groups like his are working to change that. His comments raised eye brows at the PDPW meeting last week. However, they also inspired the group to seek national partners to respond to this burgeoning issue.

Power

 

[jkwilson]

The only abused, mistreated, kicked, stomped, overworked animal on my farm is me, :roll: and the cows do most of the abusing.

 

[Frankie]

It's impossible to give animals "rights." These people simply want to take away OUR rights to own and interact with animals. Don't be fooled or let them pass off their foolishness as "animal rights."

 

[*Cowgirl*]

The only abused, mistreated, kicked, stomped, overworked animal on my farm is me, :roll: and the cows do most of the abusing.

Amen

 

[Carlos D.]

A dozen or so years ago the hog producers sat down with the spca--(society for the prevention of cruelity to animals)-and drafted the proper way to house and haul hogs ---excellent idea ,you dont want those radicals drafting any rules

carl

 

[andybob]

We need laws that prevent people who do not have a suitable amount of experience in a given field of expertise from influencing any aspect of that occupation.