: California’s Proposition 12 , which mandates more space for hens and pregnant pigs, has now been fully implemented for two years, driving industry-wide shifts toward cage-free systems. Ohio has also implemented new limits on gestation crates for breeding pigs.
Animal welfare is a science-based approach focused on the well-being of the animal. It operates under the premise that it is acceptable for humans to use animals for food, research, and companionship, provided that the animals are treated humanely and their physical and mental needs are met. : California’s Proposition 12 , which mandates more
The "Cartesian beast machine" model is dead. Over 40 countries have legally recognized animal sentience (e.g., Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty). : California’s Proposition 12