From hearings on animal welfare by the House Ag Committee....
"The Committee gained insight not only on the issues facing animal welfare but also the solutions that industry is working through to ensure that we have a safe, plentiful, and affordable food supply," Chairman Boswell said. "It's evident that livestock producers are vigorously addressing animal welfare issues."
"Today's hearing demonstrated that the animal agriculture industry is committed to ensuring the humane treatment of animals in its care. Farmers and ranchers, not activists, should be dictating animal husbandry practices. Passing legislation based solely on emotion goes against the Committee's responsibility to use science and best management practices that are designed to improve animal welfare practices," said Subcommittee Ranking Member Robin Hayes."
I give thanks to both of them for having some common sense rather than pandering to whatever special interest group has the most strident voice each day.
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Wow, that was said by Congressmen??? There is a shred of hope out there.
I'm quite impressed. Hopefully others will follow this line of thinking.
Hi Flo, I was startled as well. I receive an entire email from various committees in Congress and this one was entirely sensible....a real first!
Jan, I was happy to read it.
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