Agri-Women Speak Up for Animal Welfare

American Agri-Women is asking that all in agriculture speak up for animal welfare and assure the public that we take the care of our animals seriously. AAW points to the passage of Proposition 2 in California – as a wake-up call to all of us in agriculture. Proposition 2 is an initiative that outlaws contemporary food animal practices, including use of gestation stalls, veal stalls, and layer cages.

AAW points out that – unfortunately many people who donate to the organizations sponsoring bills like these think they are contributing to groups that work to improve animal care, yet many of their campaigns demand changes that are actually harmful to animals’ overall health and well-being.

American Agri-Women recommend:
1.)Recognizing that this is an industry-wide issue;
2.)Understanding how society listens to the messages food animal producers are sending;
3.)Instituting an animal welfare assurance program on your farm or ranch;
4.)Keeping informed;
5.)Being a legislative watch dog; and
6.)Speaking up for animal agriculture.

The organization says - the challenge of educating the public about animal rights issues is not easy, but it is winnable.