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Source: Rita Jane Gabbett, MEATINGPLACE, 6/12/12
In the latest attempt to push forward already proposed legislation that would mandate housing protocols for egg-laying hens, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has proposed the legislation as an amendment to the Senate version of the farm bill.
Her amendment is identical to S. 3239 and its House companion, H.R. 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012. Both the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers support the legislation under an agreement the two groups forged last summer that expires June 30, 2012.
Livestock groups have opposed the legislation on the grounds that it would set precedent for more government intervention into their animal husbandry practices.
The legislation would require egg producers to essentially double the space allotted per hen over time and make other animal welfare improvements.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The NC Agribusiness Council opposes this amendment. |
