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All US States Now Allow Vets to Report Suspected Animal Abuse
Companion AnimalsThe crucial role of veterinarians in identifying and reporting suspected animal abuse is becoming clearer—to the public, to law enforcement, to veterinarians themselves, and to lawmakers. Most recently, thanks to...
USDA Admits Negligence in Cyanide Poisoning
Terrestrial WildlifeOver three years ago, 14-year-old Canyon Mansfield and his dog, Kasey, stumbled upon an M-44 “cyanide bomb” while playing near the family’s backyard outside Pocatello, Idaho. The spring-activated device sprays...
AWI Creates Extreme Weather Resources for Farmers
Farmed AnimalsAWI recently launched a new “Extreme Weather” page on its website to bring awareness to the detrimental impacts adverse weather events can have on the welfare of farm animals. In...
House Includes Animal Welfare Measures in Spending Bills
As of mid-August, the US Senate as a whole was getting very little done, but the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee reported out three bills: the Shark Fin Sales Elimination...
Colorado Going Cage-Free
Farmed AnimalsIn July, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed HB20-1343 into law, making Colorado the ninth US state to pass egg-laying hen confinement restrictions. The new law requires egg farmers with more...
Rep. Huffman: Ban Drilling near Bear Dens
Marine WildlifeOn July 30, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced the Polar Bear Cub Survival Act (HR 7876). Polar bears are one of many species facing ongoing threats from the oil and...
OIG Audits USDA Label Approval Process
Farmed AnimalsThe US Department of Agriculture’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently published an audit report relevant to AWI’s efforts to improve the accuracy of meat label claims. The report, Controls Over...
Rep. Lieu Leads Effort to Get the Lead Out
Terrestrial WildlifeAWI has been working closely with Representative Ted Lieu’s (D-CA) office on the Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act, which was introduced on July 9. Rep. Lieu is determined to...
Tyson, Perdue Tout Progress on Chicken Welfare
Farmed AnimalsOver the past five years, a few major US poultry companies have committed to working toward improving the lives of chickens raised for meat. These commitments address the breeding of...
UN Report: Agricultural Practices a Prime Factor in Pandemics
Farmed AnimalsAcross the globe, animal advocates and public health officials are working to prevent the next pandemic by making policy recommendations and implementing laws to identify and curb the transmission of...