Factory Killing Laws 
Critter News
JANUARY 24, 2012
A state law mandating "humane treatment" of downed livestock headed for the slaughterhouse was unanimously overturned Monday by the Supreme Court. California's (law) endeavors to regulate the same thing, at the same time, in the same place -- except by imposing different requirements. The FMIA expressly preempts such a state law.".
Critter News
APRIL 13, 2009
Laws remain grossly inadequate as do practices at our nation’s slaughterhouses,” says Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur. are killed in factory style slaughterhouses whose primary goal is to kill and process animals quickly and efficiently. Most animals in the U.S.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Animal Person
MARCH 30, 2009
The University of Puerto Rico, an "1862" LGU founded in 1900, operates a slaughter facility killing small ruminants -- typically goats and sheep, cattle being large ruminants. Some key words are in English at the website, which gives clear instructions for streaming. There's an Archive icon for possible later listening.
Animal Ethics
MARCH 8, 2009
If, on the other hand, the legs are produced in factory conditions, there is a moral objection. Suppose further that such blood is obtained without killing the animal and without causing the animal pain. This sort of question can also be raised without benefit of hypothetical examples from future genetic engineering.
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 24, 2006
According to the AP story, nine of ten jackets tested by HSUS were found to have trim made of dog fur, but were mislabeled in violation of federal law. One of the questions on the survey is: "Is it morally permissible to kill animals for fur coats?" Just how do Chinese workers kill raccoon dogs?" Not according to my students.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
100 
Let's personalize your content