DATE: 30 December 2022
SECTOR: Farming, Livestock, Poultry
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA ERS)
TOPIC: Animal welfare policy and regulatory issues
SUMMARY: A review of State animal welfare policies in the U.S. livestock and poultry industries and their impact
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DESCRIPTION: This study examines current State-level policies addressing practices that can impact farm animal welfare. It covers the extent of the policies’ implementation and geographic coverage, the legal environment and the challenges these laws have faced, as well as their influence (if any) on international trade.
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