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AVMA Joins Seniors, Teamsters, and Retailers Rejecting California Proposition 2
Alliance Link - August 2008
On August 26, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the nation's largest veterinary association representing over 76,000 veterinarians, issued a statement criticizing California Proposition 2. "Proposition 2 may have negative impacts on animals, consumers and the industry if it's passed," explains Dr. David McCrystle, AVMA Executive Board Chair. More.

Experts List Advantages and Disadvantages of Hen Housing Systems
Alliance Link - August 2008
A panel of animal welfare experts - led by Dr. Jeff Armstrong, Michigan State University and including Don Bell, University of California–Riverside; Dr. Bill Chase, Kestrel Inc.; Dr. Patricia Hester, Purdue University; Dr. Gail Golab, American Veterinary Medical Assn.; Dr. Ruth Newberry, Washington State University; Dr. Janice Swanson, Michigan State University; Dr. Paul Thompson, Michigan State University; and Dr. Joy Mench, University of California-Davis - emphasized that each housing system for laying hens comes with advantages and disadvantages in the August 18, 2008 edition of Feedstuffs. The experts stated that with proper husbandry and selection of equipment, many of these systems can ensure that hens enjoy an acceptable state of welfare. More.

California Proposition 2
Posted September 24, 2008
The Poultry Science Association (PSA) is dedicated to providing science based information on all aspects of poultry production and processing including animal welfare and food safety. The Association is committed to humane treatment of animals and a safe and affordable food supply. The PSA Animal Care and Food Safety Committees have reviewed the 2008 California Proposition 2 and found no scientific rationale for the Proposition. Position statements prepared by these scientific experts are provided in accordance with PSA's mission of providing reliable, science based information to the public. (More, PDF, 69 KB)

Chicken initiative debate draws 200
Capital Press - September 12, 2008
MODESTO - Humane Society of the United States president Wayne Pacelle and his colleague, the Rev. Michael Bruner, knew what they were getting into, walking into a debate on Proposition 2 situated in the heart of California's chicken country. More.