Nestlé, the largest food company in the world by revenue, has announced industry-leading changes to its animal welfare program intended to eliminate “many controversial-yet-currently-standard practices within its worldwide food supply chain.” Not surprising, but the the “Big Business” has pledged to overhaul the following practices: “confinement of sows in gestation crates, calves in veal crates […]
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HSUS and #aggag bills
I subscribe to the Humane Society of the U.S.’s email blasts – mostly just to watch what they are saying. Like when they tried talking about saving coyotes and free-range chickens in the same sentence!? That one made me laugh. Anyways, most of them I just glaze over, but yesterday’s email brought out my inner […]
“WE in agriculture.” A response to HSUS.
The following letter was written by my father, a rancher in Eastern Colorado, in response to the HSUS’s CEO Wayne Pacelle’s letter to the editor in Feedstuffs Magazine, December 31, 2012. Dear Editor: Pacelle’s attempt at civility (Dec 31, 2012 Feedstuffs) is similar to a D.C. politician giving the evening forecast. He can rant about […]
HSUS: Lawyers in Cages
In a follow-up to my blog yesterday about the current undertakings of animal rights groups like HSUS and WSPA, the HumaneWatch blog has put together a great parody video to HSUS’s multimillion-dollar ad campaign. You know: sad, slow music with a spokeswoman and terrible, heart-wrenching pictures of sad-looking dogs and cats, and for only $19.95 […]
Why can’t the money just be spent on the animals?
This might be a “humane” rant, but there is too much bologna going on not to mention. And I like my bologna and want to keep it in the food supply. Opening my email this morning put me in a sour mood. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), is putting good money that […]
Humane confusion
“Humane confusion is widespread in America.” I’ll agree with that. “Despite the words “humane society” in its name, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is not formally affiliated with any humane societies that operate at a city, county or regional level.” I’ll agree with that also. “Most Americans aren’t aware of these facts.” […]
Donate your car to charity – not HSUS
There are several car donation programs across the U.S. In an email I received today, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is asking for your car donation. Their One Car One Difference program they quote, “…you’ll help support our community-based programs to steer at-risk youth away from dogfighting.” It’s funny how the wording […]
Vets Recognize Animal ‘Welfare’ in Oath
An article in the Daily Yonder, caught my attention when it stated, “Veterinarians now must take an oath that they will attempt to prevent “animal suffering”.” In the article, found here, it talks about the rising battle between the nation’s agriculture sector and animal rights activists, and how common livestock production practices — in particular, large […]
HSUS & Coyotes: The New Humane Action
I was recently signed up on the Humane Society of the United States listserv because I RSVP’d for their town hall meeting recently in Lincoln. Not a problem as I enjoy getting updated on what they are doing and how they lying to their constituents about how they help animals. I especially enjoyed the email I recieved […]
Why does the HSUS hate agriculture and what can be done?
**I wrote this post for the Nebraska Corn Kernels blog, but wanted to share here as well. Martosko is a great advocate for animal agriculture and knows his stuff about HSUS!** The 6th Annual Nebraska Ag Classic was held in Kearney this week to help understand the growing challenges the agriculture industry is facing. The main discussion […]
