Tag: animal welfare
Ohio’s livestock care standards have ‘teeth,’ but rarely bite
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board was created 10 years ago. It gave Ohio a way to enforce standards, but the focus is on compliance, not penalties.
Animal activists still targeting livestock, dairy producers
While we’re protecting and caring for livestock every day, Editor Susan Crowell reminds us there’s a huge faction out there who says you are evil and should be stopped.
Animal lovers start young in my family
In Judith Sutherland's family, loving and caring for animals comes easy — even from a young age.
Farmers battle animal welfare laws
Large-scale industrial farmers are pushing for changes that would make it harder for states to further regulate the way they do business.
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board reviews rules
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board held a rule review meeting March 23.
NMPF: Phase out dairy cattle tail docking by January 2017
ORLANDO — The board of the National Milk Producers Federation has set Jan. 1, 2017, as the date for dairy farmers participating in the...
Authorities investigate alleged abuse at Colorado dairy
Sheriff wants to know why Mercy for Animals waited so long to report the alleged abuse at dairy farm.
AQHA approves stronger fines for animal welfare rule violators
The American Quarter Horse Association has approved stronger penalties and fines for animal welfare rule violators.
Animal care the topic at U.S. Farmer and Rancher Alliance’s 26th...
A recent panel discussion on animal welfare touched on many topics, yet one recurring theme left a lasting imprint on its participants.
