Livestock Debate While activists in the U.S. pursue state-by-state law changes on farm sizes, production methods, and animal welfare requirements, the issues surrounding livestock production have gone continent-wide in Europe. The whole issue of sustainability and animal welfare is further advanced in Europe as evidenced by discussions today around a study commissioned by the EU Commission entitled, Future of EU Livestock: How to contribute to a sustainable agricultural sector.” Developments in Europe are important for American agriculture since President Biden’s climate envoy, John Kerry, says the goal is to align transatlantic policy. Some notable points that were made today include:
The whole topic of livestock and sus...
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