First it was large-scale cuts to social welfare programs that prompted harsh criticism of the U.S. farm bill, the piece of legislation that addresses food prices, soil erosion, national hunger and a variety of other food-related issues. Now, it’s animal welfare. When the U.S. House of Representatives continues hashing out the contents of the
Amendment To Farm Bill Could Overturn Animal Welfare Protections
The amendment would overturn bans on slaughtering horses and rules requiring the regulation of puppy mills, and has drawn food safety concerns.