Farm Animal Abuse—How You Can Help This month nine states are
considering legislation to criminalize the documentation of
animal abuse on farms. “Ag-gag” or anti-whistleblower bills
prevent the exposure of photos or video showing the unethical
and often highly unsafe practices that all too often occur on
industrial farms. This kind of evidence has recently led to
cruelty prosecutions, massive food recalls and industry reform.
The ASPCA is working hard to make sure these dangerous bills do
not become law and you can help by reaching out to your
representatives. There is a reason that footage of farm animals
is controversial. The vast majority of U.S. farm animals are
raised on factory farms in filthy, overcrowded ammonia-filled
sheds. They lead short lives full of suffering and frustration,
are bred for unnaturally excessive growth and production, and
are regularly dosed with antibiotics to compensate for their
wretched surroundings. They also, way too often, are subject to
cruel and depraved acts of violence.