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07-23-2010, 01:17 PM

Humane Society strikes ‘historic’ deal on farm animals, puppy mills, and exotic animals in Ohio

July 1, 12:10 AM

Ohio governor Ted Strickland announced that The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and representatives of the state’s livestock and agricultural producers have reached an agreement in which “agriculture will remain strong and animals will be treated better.”

In return for a set of negotiated reforms, The HSUS agreed to halt its campaign for an “Ohioans for Humane Farms” ballot measure that sought to curb intensive confinement practices on factory farms.

Appearing at a media conference along with HSUS president and CEO Wayne Pacelle and Ohio Farm Bureau executive vice president Jack Fisher, the governor said, “"Instead of expending tens of millions of dollars and unproductive energy fighting an acrimonious campaign through the fall, both sides will be able to continue investing in our agricultural base and taking care of animals.”

Pacelle said, "This agreement provides a pathway for the enactment of a series of eight major animal welfare reforms, representing an historic advance on animal welfare issues.”

In his blog A Humane Nation, Pacelle described the deal’s eight reforms as follows:

* A ban on veal crates by 2017, which is the same timing as the ballot measure.

* A ban on new gestation crates in the state after Dec. 31, 2010. Existing facilities are grandfathered, but must cease use of these crates within 15 years.

* A moratorium on permits for new battery cage confinement facilities for laying hens.

* A ban on strangulation of farm animals and mandatory humane euthanasia methods for sick or injured animals.

* A ban on the transport of downer cows for slaughter.

* Enactment of legislation establishing felony-level penalties for cockfighters.

* Enactment of legislation cracking down on puppy mills.

* Enactment of a ban on the acquisition of dangerous exotic animals as pets, such as primates, bears, lions, tigers, large constricting and venomous snakes, crocodiles and alligators.

Link found here:

http://www.examiner.com/x-23339-Anim...issues-in-Ohio

07-23-2010, 01:17 PM	#37
DAND	Exotic ban in Ohio? Humane Society strikes ‘historic’ deal on farm animals, puppy mills, and exotic animals in Ohio July 1, 12:10 AM Ohio governor Ted Strickland announced that The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and representatives of the state’s livestock and agricultural producers have reached an agreement in which “agriculture will remain strong and animals will be treated better.” In return for a set of negotiated reforms, The HSUS agreed to halt its campaign for an “Ohioans for Humane Farms” ballot measure that sought to curb intensive confinement practices on factory farms. Appearing at a media conference along with HSUS president and CEO Wayne Pacelle and Ohio Farm Bureau executive vice president Jack Fisher, the governor said, “"Instead of expending tens of millions of dollars and unproductive energy fighting an acrimonious campaign through the fall, both sides will be able to continue investing in our agricultural base and taking care of animals.” Pacelle said, "This agreement provides a pathway for the enactment of a series of eight major animal welfare reforms, representing an historic advance on animal welfare issues.” In his blog A Humane Nation, Pacelle described the deal’s eight reforms as follows: * A ban on veal crates by 2017, which is the same timing as the ballot measure. * A ban on new gestation crates in the state after Dec. 31, 2010. Existing facilities are grandfathered, but must cease use of these crates within 15 years. * A moratorium on permits for new battery cage confinement facilities for laying hens. * A ban on strangulation of farm animals and mandatory humane euthanasia methods for sick or injured animals. * A ban on the transport of downer cows for slaughter. * Enactment of legislation establishing felony-level penalties for cockfighters. * Enactment of legislation cracking down on puppy mills. * Enactment of a ban on the acquisition of dangerous exotic animals as pets, such as primates, bears, lions, tigers, large constricting and venomous snakes, crocodiles and alligators. Link found here: http://www.examiner.com/x-23339-Anim...issues-in-Ohio